Random international s rain room 2012 is an immersive environment of perpetually falling water that pauses wherever a human body is detected.
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Are you ready to control the weather.
The ability to control rain.
The exhibition entitled rain room was created by hannes koch florian ortkrass and stuart wood three contemporary artists and graduates from the royal college of art in london.
Having captivated over half a million patrons worldwide random international s monumental artwork rain room finally makes its southern hemisphere debut premiering in melbourne for a limited time only following blockbuster showings in london barbican new york moma los angeles lacma and shanghai yuz museum rain room invites you to walk.
But without getting wet.
The unique installation is yet another example of how the role of digital technology is.
The room offers some great photo opportunities.
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The installation offers visitors an opportunity to experience what is seemingly impossible.
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As you walk around the room the rain surrounds you and should not fall on you although it does a bit.
Created by the london and berlin based random international the rain room is now permanently located in sharjah.
At aed 25 dirhams per person the admission price is very reasonable that gives you 15 minutes in the room.
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It features a digitalized simulation of the sounds humidity and visual experience of rainfall.
Water injection moulded tiles solenoid valves pressure regulators custom software 3d tracking cameras steel beams water management system grated floor from 100 sq m.
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Rain room presents a respite from everyday life and an opportunity for sensory reflection within a responsive relationship.
Rain room is a 2012 experiential artwork by hannes koch and florian ortkrass of random international which found its first permanent installation in sharjah united arab emirates in 2018.
Creates a digital installation that gives visitors the chance to experience how it might feel to control the rain.
The piece had previously shown in a number of international art venues including new york s museum of modern art and london s barbican.