These are subjects that preoccupy London’s 59 Productions, whose Invisible Cities will transform Mayfield depot. This is most visible through “projection-mapping” spectaculars at buildings such as the Sydney Opera House and Bilbao’s Guggenheim museum. Polo spends much of his time describing fantastical civilisations and cities to Khan, in an attempt to explain the outside world to this cosseted ruler. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A 59 Productions installation at the 2017 Edinburgh festival. • Invisible Cities is at Mayfield, Fairfield St, Manchester M1 2QF, 2-6 July and 10-14 July• The Guardian is a media partner of Manchester international festival.

Source: The Guardian June 14, 2019 05:03 UTC