Debuting the experience for the first time in
New York City in collaboration
with Refraction, the immersive exhibition will be open to the
public with free admission from August 2 to
August 4, 2024 in Times Square
MONTREAL, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ - Age of Union Alliance, the
non-profit environmental organization led by Emmy award-winning
executive producer, global environmentalist, and Lightspeed
Commerce Inc. CEO Dax Dasilva,
announces The Black Hole Experience (BHX) will premiere for the
first time in New York City in
Times Square from Friday, August 2
to Sunday, August 4, 2024 with free
admission for the public. The debut in New York City is in collaboration with
Refraction, an artist-owned community leading the next wave of
digital art, music and culture. Designed exclusively for Age of
Union by multidisciplinary artist Kelly
Nunes, Age of Union hopes to ignite the next generation of
changemakers and foster a collective consciousness by immersing
individuals in BHX. For a sneak peek, watch the sizzle reel
here.
The Black Hole Experience is housed in a 53' double expandable
trailer with an impressive 1000 sq. ft. of interior space that
hosts an LED tunnel leading to the black hole projection chamber
where visitors sit enveloped from all angles by celestial and black
hole phenomena. There are two antichamber rooms for waiting and
exiting with information about the experience and Age of Union. The
Black Hole Room is inspired by the Spirituality pillar of Dasilva's
book Age of Union, which explores the meaning of
spirituality and how it can connect us to our greater purpose in a
modern world by seeking light in the darkness, exchanging fear for
curiosity, and finding the potential for growth and positive change
in the unknown.
BHX fosters a meditative experience that taps into the
widespread fascination with the cosmos, reignited by recent
celestial events like the 2024 solar eclipse and aurora borealis
sightings. By immersing individuals in a visually stunning
environment inspired by black holes, Age of Union aims to cultivate
a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world around us,
even among those who don't typically meditate.
- WHAT: The Black Hole Experience, a 53' mobile immersive
exhibition presented by Age of Union
- WHERE: Times Square, New York
City (West 47th Street & 7th Avenue)
- WHEN: Friday, August 2 to
Sunday, August 4, 2024
- August 2: 4pm-8pm
- August 3: 12pm-8pm
- August 4: 12pm-8pm
"The Black Hole Experience goes beyond just being an
exhibition," says Dax
Dasilva. "It is an expedition into the core of our
consciousness. By immersing individuals in a visually stunning
environment inspired by black holes, Age of Union aims to cultivate
a sense of appreciation for the natural world and inspire active
participation in its preservation. We are thrilled to announce that
BHX will be in New York City's
Times Square in collaboration with Refraction, allowing us to share
this impactful experience with a vibrant community in one of the
world's largest cities."
"We are thrilled to partner with Age of Union to bring The
Black Hole Experience to New York
City," says Malcolm Levy,
founder of Refraction Festival. "Bringing BHX to New York City is an opportunity for attendees
to discover the potential for growth and positive change in the
unknown. At Refraction festival, our mission is to push the
boundaries of digital art, music, and culture, and this
collaboration marks an exciting step forward in that
journey."
About Age of Union Alliance
Age of Union is a non-profit environmental alliance that
supports and makes visible a global community of changemakers
working on the ground to protect the planet's threatened species
and ecosystems. Launched in October
2021 by tech leader and environmental activist Dax Dasilva in Montreal, Canada, Age of Union seeks to ignite
a flame within every person through conservation efforts that solve
critical environmental challenges around the world and inspire
high-impact change by showing the positive impact that every
individual can make. Age of Union is also actively involved in
environmental documentary filmmaking. The organization has produced
impactful short and feature documentaries that delve into the
stories of dedicated changemakers. One such production, "Wildcat,"
earned acclaim as the "Outstanding Nature Documentary of 2023" at
the prestigious 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
For more information:
blackholeexperience.com
ageofunion.com
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