RYOJI IKEDA
A groundbreaking exploration of data, sound, and light by one of Japan's most influential electronic composers and visual artists, transforming mathematical concepts into sublime aesthetic experiences.
20.5.2021 — 18.9.2021
Experience the mesmerizing world of Ryoji Ikeda, where mathematics meets art in spectacular audiovisual installations that push the boundaries of perception and challenge our understanding of data as aesthetic material.
Ryoji Ikeda's practice exists at the intersection of sound, image, and data, creating immersive environments that transform abstract mathematical concepts into visceral sensory experiences. This major exhibition showcases the artist's pioneering work in digital art and his unique ability to make the invisible structures of our data-driven world tangible and beautiful.
Known for his precise use of sound frequencies, mathematical principles, and data visualization, Ikeda creates works that are both cerebral and deeply emotional. His installations invite viewers to contemplate the fundamental nature of information, exploring how digital data can be transformed into sublime aesthetic experiences that challenge our perception of reality.
The exhibition features large-scale installations, audiovisual performances, and data-driven artworks that demonstrate Ikeda's mastery of technology as an artistic medium. Each piece reveals the hidden beauty within mathematical structures and digital information, creating moments of transcendence through precision and minimalism.
About Ryoji Ikeda
Ryoji Ikeda is a Japanese electronic composer and visual artist renowned for his innovative use of sound and image in large-scale installations. Since the 1990s, he has been exploring the aesthetic potential of digital technology and mathematical concepts.
His work spans electronic music, sound installations, and audiovisual performances, often featuring precise frequencies, white noise, and data sonification. Ikeda's minimalist approach and technical precision have established him as one of the most important figures in contemporary digital art.
His installations have been presented at major venues worldwide, including the Centre Pompidou, MoMA, and the Venice Biennale. This exhibition represents one of the most comprehensive presentations of his work in the UK.