Bridging sports, technology and community

The Intuit Dome, the new arena home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, features major public artworks inspired by Los Angeles. The list of artworks includes works by renowned artists such as Refik Anadol, Glenn Kaino, Patrick Martinez, Michael Massenburg, Kyungmi Shin and Jennifer Steinkamp, with an additional piece by Charles Gaines to be added soon. Organised by art consultant Ruth Berson and a jury of community members, the initiative aims to create a vibrant public space that celebrates the community of Inglewood.

Refik Anadol’s Living Arena will be a standout digital painting that uses state-of-the-art sensors and real-time gaming data to create an immersive experience. Known for his AI-driven art, Anadol praised Steve Ballmer’s mathematical approach to art as an inspiration. Living Arena consists of four chapters: Urban Dreams, which uses flight data from LAX to visualise the soundscape of Inglewood; Nature Dreams, which features live weather data to depict local wind patterns; California Landscape, which showcases images from the state’s national parks; and Culture Dreams, which displays player tracking data from Clippers games. This innovative installation aims to connect the community through a dynamic blend of art and technology. Refik Anadol’s work will be displayed on a massive 40-foot high by 70-foot wide LED screen next to a public basketball court, making it the largest AI data painting in the world. Read our interview with him to find out more about his art.

Other works in the Intuit Dome include Kaino’s Sails, a sculpture inspired by clipper ships; Martinez’s Same Boat, a neon reproduction of a statement by civil rights leader Whitney M. Young; Shin’s Spring to Life, a stained glass mosaic inspired by historic Centinela Springs; and Massenburg’s Cultural Playground, a mural depicting the sights and sounds of the city. Steinkamp’s Swoosh, a series of five animations, will be displayed on the surface of the dome, referencing natural forces such as wind and gravity. Catherine Opie’s photographs, on loan from the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, will also be on display.

Gillian Zucker, CEO of Halo Sports and Entertainment, highlighted the goal of transforming the Intuit Dome into a community gathering place. This initiative continues the Clippers’ commitment to integrating arts and culture into their new arena.