We are very proud to announce the first wave of spectacular works that we will present during Modern Body Festival 2018: ALIEN BODIES!
Die Zweite Realität
MEINHARDT KRAUSS FEIGL (DE)
A stunning performance integrating dance, sensors, 3D video mapping and music to explore the datafication of our everyday lives. [Dutch premiere]
The Automated Sniper
Julian Hetzel (NL/DE)
This prize-winning participatory theater performance is a gripping work on the ethics of modern warfare at a distance, militainment, and the gamification of violence. It involves 3 performers, the audience, a Baghdad-based gamer/drone operator, and an internet-controlled sniper paintball gun.
Environment Built for Absence (an unofficial/artificial sequel to JG Ballard’s “High Rise”)
Tivon Rice (NL/US)
[Modern Body Festival commission]
Also available to be seen during the performance event is a newly commissioned installation by Tivon Rice exploring Artificial Intelligence, 3D drone photography, and algorithmic storytelling.
EYESect
The Constitute (DE)
[Dutch premiere]
A playful wearable which allows users to experience different types of vision.
The Cosmos Urchin
Weihaw Wang (JP/TW)
[world premiere]
A speculative playpod for children in preparation for the zombie apocalypse.