Neo-Tokyo / Neo New York
Simultaneous. Loud. Connected.

Inspired by the success of the Naked Communication parties, Neo Tokyo/Neo NY was a virtual conurbation that celebrated the closing of the Trading Places Spring Conference 2002. Web-cam and Internet chat connected two parties held simultaneously in Tokyo and New York, and projectors brought those transmissions to cinematic size on walls and ceilings. Five hours, two crowds, two cities, distanced by 10,000 kilometers and 11 hours time difference - a virtual, common space was made animate. The Neo city rose from the void, flourished and since oscillates between phases of intense inhabitation and temporary suspension.