Björk has become the very definition of a boundary-pushing artist. If her 38+year catalogue of work isn’t enough evidence, her previous album Biophilia included its own science app that has since been included into select school curriculums. It comes as no surprise then that her latest release is just as bursting in originality than her previous work.
On June 6, the revolutionary artist debuts a seldom attempted, 360-degree, interactive YouTube video for “Stonemilker”. The video explores the multi-sensory experience of sound, combining the song with stunning panoramic visuals of the Icelandic sunset. The collaborative video with Andrew Thomas Huang is a nod to reality-style filming, and was originally showcased at the MoMA’s PS1 in union with Björk’s retrospective. Now, however, viewers have total control of the piece from their devices.
The new installment from the artist exhibits her ability to be ever relevant; a true mark of longevity. The feature is almost guaranteed to pave they way for similar, yet astoundingly different, content. Even if you’re not a fan of Björk’s music, there is something everyone can gain from this video.
