rAndom International’s Sparkling Rain Room Lets You Play in the Rain Without Getting Wet

<a href="http://random-international.com/" target="_blank">rAndom International</a>'s Rain Room is a spectacular installation that recreates the fun of playing in the rain - except it's indoors, and you never get wet! The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/art/" target="_blank">installation</a> is programmed to track movements, and the curtain of rain stops when a visitor approaches it. The compelling and brilliantly choreographed work is located in London’s fantastic <a href="http://www.barbican.org.uk/" target="_blank">Barbican Centre</a>. It may sound crazy in a city renowned for rainy days (surely a sun installation would be more popular!), but it encourages a sensation of power, safety and intrigue.

After walking blindly into the darkened gallery space, visitors are surprised by a wall of falling water that reacts to their presence.

Visitors are encapsulated by the rain, but a mysterious force prevents them from getting wet.

Set against the bright light emitted at the far end of the gallery, the ‘rain’ sparkles magically to form a space for contemplation.

The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/interactive-art/" target="_blank">interactive piece</a> also creates a surreal feeling.

Although the outside has been brought inside, visitors remain sheltered from it.

Random International's <a href="http://random-international.com/" target="_blank">Rain Room</a> will be on display at The Curve at the Barbican Centre, London until March 3 2013

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