Immersive art

Cornelia Parker

The Museum of Contemporary Art’s summer blockbuster slot for 2019-20 gives British artist Cornelia Parker the spotlight. At the centre of the exhibition is Parker’s breakthrough work from 1991, ‘Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View’, which features a garden shed she had the actual British Army blow up with explosives. She then suspended all the fragments as they appeared in the moment immediately after the explosion. à Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St, The Rocks 2000. 02 9245 2400. www.mca.com.au. Mon-Tue & Thu-Sun 10am-5pm; Wed 10am-9pm. $0-$24. Until Feb 16.

Daniel Boyd: Video Works

Kudjala and Gangalu artist Daniel Boyd is known for his signature style, which sits somewhere between traditional Aboriginal dotpainting and Impressionist pointillism. The dot motif will be exploded out into three video installations at Carriageworks, as a dreamy cosmic journey through time immemorial. à Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh 2015. 02 8571 9099. carriageworks.com.au. Daily 10am-6pm. Free. Jan 8-Mar 1.

Dodecalis Luminarium

From the outside, this spectacular structure created by UK company Architects of Air looks a little like a spaceship from an alien planet. Venture inside, you’ll discover a labyrinth of beautiful tunnels lit in dazzling colours. As you move from cathedral-like dome to dome you’ll experience the calming effects of this environment. à Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour 2000. sydneyfestival.org.au. MonWed 10am-6pm, Thu-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Jan 8-26.