We've seen our share of impressive installations and art projects, but there's something about Barcelona's Porta Estel·lar. Whether it's the show itself or where it's held, this futuristic installation is sure to take you on a fantastic journey into space.
Located in Barcelona's scenic Cituadella Park, the most striking feature of this show is that it's held in an old airplane. After all, the metal exterior of a old plane starkly contrasts the lush, green environment of the park. When you walk inside, you're definitely in for a treat.
The interior of the old plane is fitted with benches where the visitors take their places. The audience is then given instructions by a "flight attendant."
And then, it's off into space!
The awesome and intense visual and sound sequence is an art project by Eduardo Cajal, who was inspired by science fiction movies such a 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars. He wanted to create an experience where the audience would feel as if they're zipping through galaxies and visiting other worlds. The installation is outfitted with all kinds of gadgets that allow the audience to be transported into space, including a smoke machine, a subwoofer, and eight audio speakers!
The plane is actually the oldest piece of technology of the light show: It was salvaged when it crashed at the Granada airport in 1992 before it was turned into the masterpiece.
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Porta Estel·lar from Playmodes on Vimeo.
