Stepping into Lost in Light was like diving straight into a neon-drenched dream. Squidsoup’s three-story takeover in Shoreditch is more than just an art & light installation — it’s a total mind-melt that sinks your soul into total relaxation. Forget the usual gallery experience; this is a full-on sensory playground where every corner clouds the lines between the digital and physical, pulling you into a world of light and sound that shifts with every step you take.
The experience is split across three floors, each one more immersive and mind-bending. Squidsoup, who is known for his work in the electronic music scene has brought some of their greatest hits to the mix: Circular Echoes, Infinite, Three Volumes, Sola, and the cult favourite Submergence. Think endless loops of swirling lights and beats that respond to your every move, turning walls and spaces into something alive, something almost breathing. The whole vibe is like stepping inside a glitchy, futuristic music video — but it’s you making the moves, setting the beat.
It’s all happening on Curtain Road, a spot with some serious party history, now transformed into a new-gen arts venue that still keeps the Shoreditch edge intact. This place is just as much about hanging out as it is about art. With a bar and a lineup of pop-ups and live sets, it feels like a hybrid between a gallery, a relaxing rave, and a place to just vibe out with friends. It’s a place that invites you to dive in, zone out, and lose yourself for a while.
Squidsoup has taken their global, trippy creations from Burning Man to the Sydney Opera House, and here they’re bringing that same energy with installations that toy with infinity, rhythm, and colour in ways that twist your perception of space. You don’t need to be an art or music expert to feel it — every piece here just speaks for itself. And for something that’s heavy on tech, it feels weirdly personal, like the space is responding to you, shifting as you explore deeper.
Running until January 5 2025, this is a Shoreditch adventure — raw, surreal, and totally unforgettable. The best part? It’s designed to be accessible, with flexible pricing for students, families, and big groups.
Images by Nick Haill