Ryoji Ikeda’s ‘data-cosm [n°1]’ Immerses Viewers in the Universe of Data

Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda’s latest large-scale installation, data-cosm [n°1], opened at 180 Studios in London on October 15, 2025, offering a unique sensory experience that charts the spectrum of data from particle physics to astrophysics. The installation ran until February 1, 2026.

A Total Sensory Encounter

Commissioned by 180 Studios, data-cosm [n°1] transforms vast datasets into an immersive audiovisual environment. Visitors are invited to lie down and view a large LED screen on the ceiling, surrounded by Ikeda’s meticulously crafted soundscapes [1]. The installation functions as a “giant microscope, a scientific apparatus, a clinical device, a monitoring system, and a window to an infinitely vast space,” according to 180 Studios.

Expanding on Previous Work

data-cosm [n°1] builds upon themes explored in Ikeda’s earlier acclaimed project, data-verse. Ikeda is known for his work at the intersection of art and physics, and his ability to translate complex scientific data into compelling artistic experiences [2]. His practice is described as being between art, science, and sensory research.

A Long-Standing Collaboration

This installation marks a continued collaboration between 180 Studios and The Vinyl Factory, which began in 2015 with the UK premiere of Ikeda’s supersymmetry at Brewer Street Car Park in London. 180 Studios likewise exhibited Ikeda’s interactive work, test pattern, in 2017, attracting over 100,000 visitors [1]. In 2021, 180 Studios hosted the largest exhibition of Ikeda’s work to date [1].

About Ryoji Ikeda

Ryoji Ikeda, born in 1965 in Gifu, Japan, is a leading composer and visual artist. He focuses on the fundamental characteristics of sound and visuals, utilizing mathematical precision and aesthetics in his work [1]. He orchestrates sound, visuals, materials, and mathematical concepts into immersive performances and installations.

Location and Dates

data-cosm [n°1] was presented at:

180 Studios
6 Surrey Street
London, WC2R 2ND
October 15 – February 1, 2026
Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm–7pm (Last entry at 7pm)

Tickets were available through the 180 Studios website.