Dispatches

A certain Icelandic songstress is up to her mischief again. Known for her wild and sometimes surreal music videos, Björk came out of the craftworks with a new music video, shot in 3D, for her upcoming single, “Wanderlust.” The video has been long slaved over by the people at Encyclopedia Pictura.

Out of the blue, Björk announced screenings for the new video on her website. The screenings took place in two New York locations. On March 13^th, she invited fans her partner’s studio space in Long Island City, Queens. The studio showcased an exhibit of costumes and puppets featured in the music video, which was being shown in a curtained off space. (3D glasses were provided).

On March 14^th, she invited fans to join Encyclopedia Pictura’s screening of the video at the Museum of Natural History’s Kaufmann Theater; this was followed by a 3D slideshow documenting the making of the video. Afterwards, fans (and present directors) were encouraged to participate in a Question and Answer forum, (which included many drawn out technical questions).

Those lucky enough to be there graced with Björk’s presence. She thanked everyone who worked on the video and everyone in attendance, (which included volunteers on the team). She then sat down for the encore screening.

Björk’s music video will make its internet premiere on March 31^st, but only in 2D; details about the 3D release have yet to be determined. For a 30-second preview of the video, check the following link.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uw2rvU7R1Jc

—Adam Distler