I went to the V&A to see the Decode exhibition, i'd heard a lot about it before going, so my expectations were high. I was not disappointed, I thought it was awesome. The exhibition was based digital and interactive design, works featured were mostly existing although a few were created especially for the exhibition. One thing that I really liked about the exhibition was that it was fun for everyone, you don't have to be into art or design specifically to enjoy the exhibition.
"The exhibition explores three themes: Code presents pieces that use computer code to create new works and looks at how code can be programmed to create constantly fluid and ever-changing works.Interactivity looks at works that are directly influenced by the viewer. Visitors will be invited to interact with and contribute to the development of the exhibits. Network focuses on works that comment on and utilise the digital traces left behind by everyday communications and looks at how advanced technologies and the internet have enabled new types of social interaction and mediums of self-expression."
http://www.vam.ac.uk/microsites/decode/
Outside in the John Madejski garden there were a series of small screens in the water as you approach the screens you see yourself digitally reflected on the various screens, the reflections are then reflected again into the water, it's strangely calming and sombre feeling.
I followed two little girls around the exhibition and they loved it, it was good for me to see how responsive the interactive peices were, because they got really in to it. very good, loved it.
V&A Decode generative identity from postspectacular on Vimeo.
