
Event Description
moonGARDEN with Spectra at Old Market Square
Event by Winnipeg Arts Council
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Location: Old Market Square, Exchange District, Winnipeg, MB R3B, Canada
Date: September 20-28, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – Midnight
The cosmos is coming to Old Market Square. Come dance in the Spectra of the moonGARDEN!
Step into the enchanting world of moonGARDEN at Old Market Square and experience “Spectra,” an illuminating artwork that brings the cosmos to life. This mesmerizing piece weaves together silhouettes of humans, animals, celestial bodies, and natural elements through a dazzling kaleidoscope of light and colour. Inspired by myths and folk tales, “Spectra” celebrates themes of unity and transformation with a magical dance of light and shadow.
Artist Anna Binta Diallo invites people to discover the stories that have shaped humanity’s connection to the universe, reflecting on how different cultures interpret cosmic events like eclipses and moon phases.
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moonGARDEN with Spectra at Old Market Square
Event by Winnipeg Arts Council
About
The cosmos is coming to Old Market Square. Come dance in the Spectra of the moonGARDEN!
Step into the enchanting world of moonGARDEN at Old Market Square and experience “Spectra,” an illuminating artwork that brings the cosmos to life. This mesmerizing piece weaves together silhouettes of humans, animals, celestial bodies, and natural elements through a dazzling kaleidoscope of light and colour. Inspired by myths and folk tales, “Spectra” celebrates themes of unity and transformation with a magical dance of light and shadow.
Artist Anna Binta Diallo invites people to discover the stories that have shaped humanity’s connection to the universe, reflecting on how different cultures interpret cosmic events like eclipses and moon phases.
Wander through moonGARDEN’s giant spheres, where the evocative shadow projections and poetic soundscape of “Spectra” create a unique and immersive experience. Bring family and friends for a night of wonder and exploration, and rediscover one’s place in the vast, beautiful universe.
moonGARDEN by Lucion Media, Distributed by Wireframe | Public Art Agency
with Spectra by Anna Binta Diallo, Soundscape by Anna Binta Diallo and Tyler Fitzmaurice
Presented by Winnipeg Arts Council in partnership with Culture Days Manitoba
City of Winnipeg Public Art Program
Old Market Square
Sep 20-28, 2024
7:00pm – midnight
Please note: This event description is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with Winnipeg Arts Council in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with them.
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