Our programme explores questions that have confounded philosophers and scientists for centuries, engaging millions across the world and sparking insight, reflection and curiosity in all ages.
Created by Collective Act, in collaboration with Turner Prize-winning artists Assemble, Grammy and Mercury nominated composer Jon Hopkins, and a team of leading technologists, scientists and philosophers, Dreamachine invites you on a magical journey.
Conjured by light and music, a colourful world will unfold behind your closed eyes, created by the power of your brain and unique to you.
Take part in The Perception Census, one of the largest scientific studies into how we experience the world around us.
27.06.23 — 30.09.23
Studio Dreamachine offers a pilot version of the acclaimed immersive experience in an intimate setting.
"I saw the entire universe go by behind my closed eyes"
"Intriguing doesn’t begin to describe Dreamachine...an immersive experience of sound, colour and light "
Insights from Project Guardians on - what they learned, and what they loved about their role.
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Explore the benefits and the positive impact that taking part in art and cultural activities can have on your mental health and wellbeing.
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Many people have striking and memorable visual experiences in the Dreamachine. In fact, for decades we’ve known that if we’re exposed to flickering light with our eyes closed it can trigger vivid patterns and colours, a phenomenon that remains an active area of research in psychology and neuroscience today. Why does it happen?
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Jennifer Ouellette illuminates the fascinating science and math behind the form constants you see when you hallucinate.
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