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The piece, entitled A Colossal Wave, celebrates the creativity, innovation and vitality of the city and its links with the UK, and encourages visitors to experience urban space differently. A Colossal Wave will be presented in the Quartier des spectacles Montr茅al as part of , the city鈥檚 newest outdoor temporary public art event, as well as at the Phi Centre, as part of the exhibition .

The interactive sculpture is collaboratively developed and produced through a creative residency led by London-based design studio and collective Marshmallow Laser Feast to honor the creativity, innovation and vitality of Montreal鈥檚 digital sector. is developing A Colossal Wave with leading artists and creative technologists from Montreal and the UK, including [DPT.](http://dpt.co/ (Montreal), (Montreal), and [Headspace Studio](http://headspacestudio.com/ (Montreal). A Colossal Wave will journey to the city of Hull in the UK in December as part of the British Council鈥檚 partnership with .

鈥淎 Colossal Wave is an immersive and intimate VR experience which will encourage people to see Montreal鈥檚 vibrant and innovative urban spaces in a new light and highlight the city鈥檚 contribution to the digital era,鈥� said Mariya Afzal, Country Director of British Council Canada. 鈥淥ur collaborative philosophy has been supported by the , and the work we do together helps build greater connections between Canada and the UK.鈥�

鈥淚t鈥檚 a pleasure for the United Kingdom to celebrate Montreal鈥檚 375th anniversary. At this landmark celebration, we wanted to showcase the creativity of Montreal and the UK whilst looking to the future. The first edition of 碍惭鲁 will be an amazing event and the addition of this interactive sculpture will demonstrate our enduring partnership,鈥� said Nick Baker, British Consul General in Montreal.

鈥淭he City of Montreal is honored to receive this gift from the United Kingdom,鈥� said Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal. 鈥淲e believe this interactive sculpture will bring together locals and visitors, alike, in the spirit of cooperation and connection that reflects our longstanding history with the United Kingdom.鈥�

鈥淲e are incredibly excited to host this collaborative work, which has brought together several talented artists from the UK and Quebec,鈥� said Pierre Fortin, Executive Director, Quartier des Spectacles Montreal. 鈥淭his innovative digital sculpture will enrich our event and delight Montreal audiences. That鈥檚 exciting for everyone involved.鈥�

A Colossal Wave is co-commissioned by the British Council, in partnership with Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles and Hull UK City of Culture 2017, with additional support from the GREAT Britain campaign, Canadian High Commission, Phi Centre & the BFI Vision Awards.