Speech by artist Rafael Lozano-Hemme

Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer will present several large-scale interactive installations that provide an "antimonumental" approach to public art. Lozano-Hemmer's interactive installations play with the boundary between architecture and performance. By using technologies such as robots, computer-controlled surveillance systems and communication networks for other purposes, he creates situations that invite to participation in public spaces. His plays of lights and shades are inspired by phantasmagorias, carnival and technical tricks. After the talk the artist will walk the public through his installation "Pulse Park".

Renowned artist Lozano-Hemmer will present his projects for the first time in the cultural metropolis Ruhr.

For further information see: www.lozano-hemmer.com