TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi to open on Saadiyat Island - in pictures

  • A sneak peek at teamLab Phenomena is being offered as part of an exhibition at Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National, unless otherwise specified
    A sneak peek at teamLab Phenomena is being offered as part of an exhibition at Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National, unless otherwise specified
  • teamLab Phenomena is scheduled to open in 2024. Photo: DCT - Abu Dhabi
    teamLab Phenomena is scheduled to open in 2024. Photo: DCT - Abu Dhabi
  • The Waves of Light experience aims to instil a feeling of unity and references the interconnectedness of the globe’s oceans.
    The Waves of Light experience aims to instil a feeling of unity and references the interconnectedness of the globe’s oceans.
  • The Resonating Microcosms - Solidified Light Color experience experiments with the concepts of colour and sound through large translucent ovoids.
    The Resonating Microcosms - Solidified Light Color experience experiments with the concepts of colour and sound through large translucent ovoids.
  • Dozens of these egg-shaped structures are arranged in an expansive mirrored room, giving the feeling of an infinitely replicating area.
    Dozens of these egg-shaped structures are arranged in an expansive mirrored room, giving the feeling of an infinitely replicating area.
  • As visitors move through the ovoids, they change light and trigger a sound.
    As visitors move through the ovoids, they change light and trigger a sound.
  • When ovoids are moved in unison, a digital chime resonates across the space. In contrast, when people are still, the ovoids flicker slowly and emit a more subdued sound.
    When ovoids are moved in unison, a digital chime resonates across the space. In contrast, when people are still, the ovoids flicker slowly and emit a more subdued sound.
  • Waves of Light leads to a presentation offering a glimpse at what to expect from the space.
    Waves of Light leads to a presentation offering a glimpse at what to expect from the space.