Interactive Art Comes Alive

The most surprising fact about Magic Place is that it uses multiple projectors and sensors to turn visitors' shadows into on-screen silhouettes, with over 100 different scenes appearing in a random order.

• Visitors can play, watch, and listen as the artwork changes around them, creating a unique experience every time. • The exhibition takes inspiration from the bold colours and 8-bit graphics of 1980s and 1990s home computers, making it a nostalgic treat for grown-ups and an exciting discovery for younger visitors. • A hidden-object challenge is also part of the exhibition, where visitors can search for 10 objects from the museum's Passion, Power & Protest gallery hidden within the artwork.

Magic Place will be open from Wednesday, 28 October 2026, until Sunday, 21 February 2027, at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. Tickets are with the button beside the article. Nicola Schauerman, one half of Genetic Moo, has a background in 16mm and digital film-making and has been creating interactive installations with Tim Pickup since 2008. Their work has been exhibited at various prestigious venues, including the De La Warr Pavilion and the Wellcome Collection, and has received numerous grants, commissions, and awards. With its unique blend of art, technology, and interactivity, Magic Place is an exhibition that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.