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Immersive art-tech installation invites visitors of all ages to play, connect, and reimagine The Station

DETROIT, MI — August 6, 2025 — Opening August 6, and through Detroit Month of Design in September, Michigan Central Art will present the Midwest premiere of Kaleidoscopic Home and Life Forces, an immersive, large-scale exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist duo Tin & Ed. Marking their most ambitious installation to date, the exhibition will span the West Mezzanine level of The Station, overlooking the iconic South Concourse and the historic rail tracks of Southwest Detroit. Visitors will encounter an experience that explores interconnections between nature, technology, and imagination – set within one of the region’s most iconic architectural landmarks.

First conceived for SPACE10 in Copenhagen, Kaleidoscopic Home reimagines the idea of home as a living, breathing playscape. Inside The Station, visitors will encounter a mix of soft, oversized sculptures, a billowing inflatable centerpiece, and augmented reality activations that reveal animated digital forms layered into the room. Visitors of all ages are invited to stretch, climb, and rest throughout the space, discovering new ways to experience the building and connect with others.

Presented alongside Kaleidoscopic Home, Life Forces is a digital installation that comes to life through visitor movement. Originally commissioned by Rockefeller Center, the work features a large LED screen filled with slowly moving, animated U.S. landscapes including mossy rocks, clusters of twigs, fungi, trees, and flowers. As visitors move in front of the screen, interactive motion technology allows them to become part of the scene—drifting like spores, growing like mushrooms, or shifting like stones—offering a playful and poetic way to reflect on how all life is connected.

The installation includes a programming partnership with the Michigan Science Center, designed to engage families, students, and lifelong learners at the intersection of nature, design, and technology.

This exhibition continues Michigan Central Art’s emergence as a cultural platform at the intersection of art, design, technology, and public space. Through installations, performances, cross-sector residencies, it fosters creative innovation, cultural connection, and global storytelling. Over the past year, Michigan Central has hosted large-scale installations like Suchi Reddy’s me + you, Iregular’s Solstice, and Carla Diana and Motomichi Nakamura’s MobilityTown and events featuring Ash Arder, Ruha Benjamin, and Kevin Beasley – affirming its role as a cultural anchor in Detroit’s creative community.

“At Michigan Central, we’re creating a place where creative energy and public imagination can thrive,” said Kelly Kivland, Director and Lead Curator of Michigan Central Art. “Kaleidoscopic Home taps into that spirit. It invites people to move, connect,  and experience this historic space — and each other — in completely new ways.”

“We’re so excited to share our work in Detroit for the first time. Michigan Central is such an historic icon of the city, and we hope our installation creates moments of play, curiosity, and wonder for everyone who visits,” said Tin & Ed.

Tin & Ed are Australian artists based in New York whose collaborative, research-driven practice explores the connections between life, technology, and the natural world. They create immersive environments that invite audiences to experience the world beyond human perception. Their work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, the Getty Museum, Rockefeller Center, the Barbican Centre, and the ArtScience Museum, and is held in public collections including  the National Gallery of Victoria. The duo are also alumni and mentors of the New Museum’s NEW INC art-tech incubator.

Kaleidoscopic Home opens August 6 and runs through September 21 at Michigan Central. Admission is free. Additional details and visitor info will be available at Michigan Central – Events at Michigan Central .

Public Hours

Wednesday-Sunday, 11am – 4pm

Reservations recommended.

The exhibition will be closed Sept 14, 17, and 18.

Weekend Programming with the Michigan Science Center

Every weekend throughout the run of the exhibition, the Michigan Science Center will lead themed, hands-on activities inside Kaleidoscopic Home. Designed by Mi-Sci educators, these drop-in sessions invite families and young learners to explore nature, design, and technology through creative play and STEM-based discovery. From building structures inspired by natural forms to experimenting with light, color, and motion, the workshops offer accessible, joy-filled learning moments for all ages.  A detailed programming schedule will be announced shortly.

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About Michigan Central

Michigan Central is a 30-acre technology and cultural hub in Detroit, where leaders, thinkers, communities, and creators come together to accelerate bold ideas and technologies that shape our collective future. By providing access to world-class infrastructure, tools, and resources, Michigan Central inspires innovators and community members to collaborate on real, ground-breaking solutions to global problems. Since opening in April 2023, Michigan Central has grown into a diverse ecosystem of nearly 250 companies and startups working at the intersection of mobility, technology, and society. Learn more at Michigan Central .

About Michigan Science Center

The Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is a dynamic STEM hub advancing science, technology, engineering, and math education through discovery, innovation, and hands-on learning. As a Smithsonian affiliate, Mi-Sci engages nearly 250,000 visitors annually with interactive exhibits, live demos, a 4D theater, and traveling programs that reach communities across Michigan. Its mission is to be a leading force in STEM education—accessible, culturally relevant, and joyful for all ages. Mi-Sci is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and receives no city or state funding. Learn more at Mi-Sci.org.