JANET LAURENCE AT ‘NUIT DES IDÉES’

Janet speaking at the opening of Continuous Regeneration in Shanghai.

Janet speaking at the opening of Continuous Regeneration in Shanghai.

JANET LAURENCE will join a panel of artists and scientists for La Nuit des Idées (Night of Ideas) at the Sydney Opera House this Thursday 30 January.

Founded five years ago in Paris, La Nuit des Idées has grown into a global celebration of arts, culture, science and philosophy. In 2020, for the first time, Sydney will be part of this international festival. The theme "Being Alive" promises vibrant, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary conversation about life and the universe.

Janet will be joined by Dr Thierry Hoquet, Professor of Philosophy of Science, writer Olivia Rosenthal, composer Eryck Abecassis, artist Richard Bell & academic Karlie Noon. 

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CATHERINE WOO’S FACADE FOR THE RITZ CARLTON

Catherine Woo has created a facade for the newly developed Ritz-Carlton hotel in Perth. Her work titled Cascade was designed to evoke shimmering water, referencing the nearby Swan River and the falling water of the famous Kimberley Gorges of Western Australia. 

Woo's original work was scanned into a 3D model and developed at monumental scale using virtual reality technology. Cast in recycled aluminium, the rippling surface comes to life under the changing light of day and creates a powerful physical presence through scale and reflection. 

Built by UAP in collaboration with the artist and the construction team at ProBuild.

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Photos by Robert Frith - Acorn Photo.