The Millennium Dome Exhibition (Dec 31, 1999 - Dec 31, 2000) Greenwich, London A report by Christina Teuthorn and Patrick Meyer January 28, 2000 Want to change race and sex? Play with robots? Walk through a body or ride in a spaceship? At the turn of the millenium, these wishes can easily be granted, the Dome's organizers promise. The one-year running exhibition should attract 12 million visitors and become the most spectacular millennial event in the world. The goal is to illustrate tomorrow's choices how we might work, learn, rest and play, and to provide a showcase for the best in new British style, design, architecture, ideas and technology. Learn more about the Dome's approach to the future in the following sections. Review: Merchandising the future The organizers spent £ 758 million, drove the whole world mad and finally presented it an over-hyped, notably Disney-polished attraction park. Shall we laugh? Cry? Be entertained? The report contains real audio files. Click here for an installation guide. Avatars Want to be an avatar? The authors took a deep breath and created their digital alter egos. Now they are caught in the Net. In the Press Find out about the Dome's image in the Press. Links If you cannot take the next plane to London, click here to start a trip though the virtual part of the Millennium Exhibition. TOP
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