As possibly the most contrived and controlled built environments possible, airports are rather surreal places. Like disorienting black holes where time and space cease to exist in the same way, they are sites of heightened emotions (the drama of goodbyes and reunions, the anticipation of new journeys, the panic of missed flights) played out alongside intense boredom. Perfect places, I say, for transparent floating balloon people.
From this week until November 3rd, Terminals 1 and 2 at Haneda Airport will be filled with digital public art projects, including human balloons, LED stars and video projections. Here’s to other international airports taking cue and playing host to more experimental art in the future. See more here (Japanese only).
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