{"id":5251,"date":"2018-08-20T21:16:42","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T21:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicagodev.wpenginepowered.com\/activate-creates-a-sense-of-place-from-space\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:48:18","slug":"activate-creates-a-sense-of-place-from-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/chicago-loop-blog\/activate-creates-a-sense-of-place-from-space\/","title":{"rendered":"ACTIVATE Creates a \u2018Sense of Place from Space\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"loop-intro wp-block-paragraph\">A crowd gathered on a beautiful Thursday evening for another art and placemaking extravaganza in an alley tucked away by the Sullivan Center on Monroe Street. Under the theme&nbsp;<em>TunnelVision<\/em>, curated by Canvas,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/activate\/\" target=\"_blank\">ACTIVAR<\/a>&nbsp;transformed this historic space into a pixelated abyss, revitalizing the murals from past ACTIVATE events with digital media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large loop-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ACTIVATE-TunnelVision-selfie-v2__FocusFillWzEsMSwieCIsMF0.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">The muse, EVO, opened a portal for over 4,500 people who experimented with interactive multi-sensory artistry. Site-specific architectural projection mapping featured the work of 10 up-and-coming Chicago visualists and muralists. Coupled with&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/davidwallacehaskins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">David Wallace Haskins<\/a>\u2019 volumetric light sculpture, the crowd enjoyed a futuristic, Instagram-perfect alternate universe imbued with sparkle and \u00e9lan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large loop-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ACTIVATE-TunnelVision-performance-v2__FocusFillWzEsMSwieCIsMF0.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Bix X Bit and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dreambait.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DreamBait<\/a>&nbsp;took on the stage with psychedelic garage rock and electric music, complete with groovy visuals. Game lovers geeked out with art games and virtual reality curated by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/dadschicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Arts Demo Space<\/a>&nbsp;while others captured memorable moments with the analog CRT video wall and Glitch Photo Booth. Selected films from the contributors of the Twisted Oyster Film Festival were also on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large loop-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ACTIVATE-TunnelVision-glitch-photo-booth__FocusFillWzEsMSwieCIsMF0.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am amazed at how the quality of the ACTIVATE experience is enhanced with each event,\u201d says Chicago Loop Alliance President and CEO Michael E. Edwards. &nbsp;\u201cThe integration of technology\u2014video game, AR, projection lighting\u2014was an impressive backdrop to an evening filled with memorable moments. &nbsp;Creating a sense of place from space is all about the memories made there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Chicago Loop Alliance agradece al patrocinador principal\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.saic.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Escuela del Instituto de Arte de Chicago<\/a>\u00a0and all\u00a0title sponsors\u00a0for their continued support. We also thank\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.canvaschicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lana<\/a>\u00a0for the artistic installations, digital engagements and unexpected adventures, and the participants for supporting ACTIVATE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The next&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/activate\/\" target=\"_blank\">ACTIVAR<\/a>&nbsp;takes place on Thursday, August 16, from 5 \u2013 10 p.m. Stay tuned for more details, and RSVP in advance for a free drink ticket.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A crowd gathered on a beautiful Thursday evening for another art and placemaking extravaganza in an alley tucked away by the Sullivan Center on Monroe Street. Under the theme&nbsp;TunnelVision, curated by Canvas,&nbsp;ACTIVATE&nbsp;transformed this historic space into a pixelated abyss, revitalizing the murals from past ACTIVATE events with digital media. 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