Transforming the fabric of existence in Bergson's perspective: Artventures into a fresh dimension
The Digital Arts Center's inaugural exhibition, "Chapter #1: Reshaping Reality," has taken over the Bergson Kunstkraftwerk in Munich, offering a 40-minute journey into a reshaped perception of reality through digital and interactive art forms[1].
This immersive digital art experience, running until the fall, presents works by 21 international artists, including Ugo Dossi[1][3]. The exhibit is a testament to the venue's commitment to innovative and contemporary art presentations, having transformed from a former unfinished WWII-era power plant and techno rave venue into a multifaceted arts and culture complex featuring a concert hall, a large gallery for contemporary art, and various event spaces[4].
One of the standout pieces is Ugo Dossi's work, a delicate starry sky on a black background with white splashes and fine points[2]. Visitors can also interact with the environment, as seen in Stefan Goepel's digitally expanded plastic works, including a huge wall hole that seems to have been punched by a real giant wrecking ball[1].
In the "Pink Panic Room," created by the Munich artist Holger Dreissig, visitors can reach into the hollow interior[1]. The room is lined with fur, adding a tactile element to the digital experience. Another interactive piece allows visitors to throw chocolate sprinkles at a white canvas to create a large, flowing, splattered chocolate stain[1]. Interestingly, removing the VR headset causes the chocolate stain to disappear[1].
With the VR headset, viewers can tilt into a 360-degree space, giving the illusion of floating in space[1]. Peter Demetz creates a spatial illusion with a sacramentally illuminated frame arrangement in a large peephole[1]. Torsten Muehlbach's sculpture, a wooden stump with an embedded ax, references the fact that a tree is felled every second in the world for IKEA[1].
The "Digital Arts Center" has been established on levels three and four of the Bergson gallery[4]. The entrance provides a piece of paper filled with chocolate sprinkles of various flavors, setting the tone for a sensory experience that transcends the digital realm[1]. The exhibit is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM, with admission fees[1][4].
This exhibit is a must-see for those interested in digital art and immersive experiences, showcasing how technology can be used to transform and challenge our sense of reality.
[1] https://www.digitalartscenter.org/exhibitions/chapter-1-reshaping-reality/ [2] https://www.bergson-kunstkraftwerk.de/en/exhibitions/ [3] https://www.exhibitionist.com/news/digital-arts-center-opens-in-munich/ [4] https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/munich-s-bergson-kunstkraftwerk-opens-its-doors-to-digital-art-centre
Immersed in technology, the Digital Arts Center's inaugural exhibition, "Chapter #1: Reshaping Reality," revolutionizes the Bergson Kunstkraftwerk in Munich, redefining lifestyle by exploring interactions between visitors and digital art forms. Ugo Dossi's starry sky and Stefan Goepel's digitally expanded plastic works encourage guests to engage in a tactile and interactive experience within this innovative exhibition.
