Celebrating Creativity #68 – Contagion

Contagion Experiential Billboard If you’re one of the squeamish then don’t play the video!

To promote the new movie Contagion in Canada, Warner Bros hired microbiologists and immunologists to create this one of a kind ambient installation consisting of growing bacteria and fungi.

The experiment was set up in two giant Petri dishes installed in an abandoned store-front. The public was invited to witness first-hand the remarkable growing power of natural bacteria inside the billboard, illustrating the name of the movie.

It is a very clever and relevant idea to promote the triller as it brings the movie experience outdoors, but in another way it is kind of disgusting. Have a look at the video below if you are prepared!

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