RANDOM REVOLUTION ,
BARBICAN CENTRE
2019
Random Revolution: an immersive journey into the quantum world, exploring the laws that are governing the internet, our lives and nature.
Powered by quantum physics research at Lancaster University and commissioned by the Barbican Life Rewired Hub. The installation graphics are powered by a ‘quantum tunnelling device’ creating pure randomness from quantum physics.`
Random Revolution premiered at Barbican Centre, supported by Royal Society.
Einstein didn’t believe that randomness was at the heart of the physics that governs our world. Arguably, randomness could hold the key to making our digital world more like the natural world. Random Revolution confronts pure randomness in procedural graphics and projection patterns with the randomness of visitors behaviour. It visually compares traditional binary states with quantum states in a play of light, perception and optics.
Reflecting on technological advancements in information technology, Random Revolution explores the laws that are governing the internet, our lives and nature, raising awareness on possible futures for our digital networks.
Creative direction and production: Salome Bazin
Creative consultant/ Production assistant: Cecilia Gonzalez
Scientific direction: Pr Rob Young
Curator: James Upton
Programmer: Will Young
Soundscape: Arthur Astier
Motion assistant: Sabina Islas
Photography: Gareth Williams
Additional visuals: Garth McKee, Gabriel Thomas.
Special thanks to KitMapper
Project supported by the Royal Society and Lancaster University.
