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THE DESERT OF THE REAl
multimedia performance, be, 2025
creditsJasmijn Lootens ::: compostion, cello & electronics
Michaël Verlinden ::: composition, piano & electronics
Jeroen Cluckers ::: media art & VR
Anneleen De Causmaecker ::: sculptures & scenography
Maarten Craeynest ::: technological development
A coproduction between Concertgebouw Brugge, Studio Radiaal, studio.POC & the Immersive Lab of AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp (BE). with the support of Maxlab, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, LUCA School of Arts / KU Leuven, Leuven (BE) & the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) of the Government of Flanders (BE)
the desert of the real stands at the intersection of art, technology, and nature. Through virtual reality glasses, you’re not just an observer but a participant, stepping into a realm that challenges our perception of reality. It’s a journey that oscillates between the acoustic and the electronic, the physical and the virtual, the real and the imagined. The performance is a seamless blend of concert, virtual reality, and installation art, creating an immersive experience that prompts introspection about our evolving role in a changing ecosystem.
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