Bristol’s Wake The Tiger is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from US-based immersive art company Meow Wolf.
Created by the artistic team behind the Boomtown music festival and opened in 2022, Wake The Tiger is an immersive experience in the UK. It houses many themed environments, including underwater worlds, forests, temples and ice caves.
Founded in 2008, Meow Wolf currently operates four exhibitions, in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Denver and Grapevine. A second Texas location is coming in October, before an LA destination.
Via a BBC report, Wake The Tiger said it has been notified about the legal action. It said it “strongly disputes” the claims and called them an “unfounded and aggressive attack by a much larger business”.
Wake The Tiger said it has “always operated with the utmost integrity”. It added: “As an independently-owned local attraction, we are deeply rooted in Bristol’s community and culture.
“Our vision has always been to create a unique, homegrown experience that reflects the innovation and artistry of the UK alternative art scene.
“The creative ideas and evolving narrative for Wake The Tiger were born out of an extension of 15 years of creative development within the UK’s underground art scene.
Wake The Tiger “strongly disputes” claims
“We are confident that the case will demonstrate that we have not infringed upon any intellectual property and our focus remains on delivering an extraordinary and distinct experience to our visitors and continuing to celebrate the incredible talent within Bristol’s creative scene.”
As above, Meow Wolf’s fifth permanent exhibition is opening in Houston on Halloween (31 October). Called ‘Radio Tave’, it includes a six-room installation and a surreal dive bar in the afterlife.
Earlier this year, Wake the Tiger opened a whole new level of immersive environments.
Images courtesy of Meow Wolf and Wake The Tiger
