THE 6TH ANNUAL
CHERRY BLOSSOM
CELEBRATION

AN ARTECHOUSE

STUDIO ORIGINAL

About the Exhibit

PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies

March 11 – June 11, 2023

PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies invites you to step into a virtual world of cherry blossoms, discovering the ephemeral beauty of butterflies and thrilling exuberance of nature.

A kaleidoscope of butterflies are awoken from their winter slumber and pixels burst into full bloom all in celebration of the coming of spring. Leveraging custom technologies, ARTECHOUSE Studio reimagines the potential of nature, both digital and organic in design, expanding on the world of PIXELBLOOM to create a one-of-a-kind family-friendly journey.

At the heart of the exhibition is a virtual microcosm of flourishing cherry blossoms with dynamic visuals created through an unmatched pixel density and highly immersive original soundscape.

You can explore the various layers of a butterfly’s life cycle and its relationship to the environment through a series of interactive installations. Designed and produced by ARTECHOUSE Studio, these installations feature “Digital Flower Experiments” by Japanese digital designer Mei Tamazawa.

PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies also kicks off a partnership with LG Display, furthering ARTECHOUSE’s mission to empower artists with the latest tools and technologies and inspire creative innovation. An installation depicting the famous Monarch Butterfly migration cycle is brought to life through LG Display’s unique Transparent OLED screens, and will be on view inside the media lab space.

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About the artist

ARTECHOUSE Studio Original

Powered by passion, ARTECHOUSE Studio is an interdisciplinary collaborative working at the forefront of art and technology to develop, produce and present world-class technology-driven exhibitions and the most advanced presentation platforms that ignite the imagination.

ARTECHOUSE Studio collaborated with award-winning motion graphics designer Scott Pagano and multi-platinum producer and composer Matt Lange, as well as sound designer Zach Ivans, to create a total metaverse-like environmental immersion.

Artechouse DC

A pioneer in the field of innovative digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it through innovative technology-driven exhibitions and experiences. ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists and audiences to stimulate innovation and creativity at the intersection of art, science and technology. From immersive art spaces to an extended reality (XR) mobile app, ARTECHOUSE is where curiosity-seekers of all ages go to experience creative innovation without limits. Founded in 2015, ARTECHOUSE has become the premier destination, both online and offline, for genre-pushing, technology-driven art.

ARTECHOUSE DC was the first ARTECHOUSE location to open and holds a place dear to our hearts. Just off the National Mall and nearby Smithsonian museums and the Wharf, ARTECHOUSE DC is bringing a new kind of art experience to the nation’s capital. The most unique art destination and things to do in Washington, DC.

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Admission & Hours

OPEN DAILY

10AM – 10PM

Last session begins at 9pm

Sessions are every 30 minutes and last for 60 minutes. Please arrive on time.

XR BAR HOURS:
4PM – 10PM, Monday – Thursday

11AM – 10PM, Friday – Sunday

Pricing: $5-$15 (Includes beer, wine, XR drinks (cocktails & mocktails)

The XR Bar is an extended reality bar powered by the ARTECHOUSE XR App.

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Tickets

ADMISSION: $25

Children (4-15): $17
Children (under 4): Free
Students & Seniors (65+): $20
Military & First Responders: $20
Weekday Family Pack: $75
(2 adults, 2 children)

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