Biofriction

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and postponed activities, our collaboration project Biofriction is setting up a a series of online conversations to instigate an informed discussion on current situation and possible scenarios.

In the exhibition, Långström and Beeferman present new experimental works. They explore images as scientific tools, or as other forms of information, and as physical entities consisting of pixels or pigment grains correlating to a physical object sensitive to light.

A panel discussion featuring artists Minna Långström, Leah Beeferman, and Mika Taanila, solar astronomer Sara Martin, and Tytti Rantanen (moderator).

A series of conversations by artists Laura Beloff & Kira O'Reilly with experts from the biosciences and the humanities concerning ticks, the pathogens they carry and the implications for humans and non-humans within changing environments.

A panel discussion about neurotechnology and its current and potential impact on society featuring artist and educator Kasperi Mäki-Reinikka, festival director Markus Schmidt, neuroscientist Riitta Hari and artist Pia Tikka.

BIO·FICTION Shorts is a touring collection of short films exploring the theme of Futurebody. The films are accompanied by a panel discussion and a series of conversations.

Talking BIO·FICTION is a discussion format that gives space to reflect together on the content and context of a selection of short films watched together.

For visitors of one at a time over two days,TICK ACTs presents contemplations and ideas from a collaboration between artists Laura Beloff and Kira O’Reilly on ticks and tick-borne pathogens and their environments.

The BioFutures workshop will take place from June 7-11 (10-17h) in Helsinki, either at SOLU Space or at the Aalto Design Factory. It is hosted locally by artists Christina Stadlbauer and Noora Sandgren and led remotely by Tina Auer and Tim Boykett of Time’s Up. Apply by May 14!

Imaginative prototypes from the five-day BioFutures workshop and ongoing work: deep-sea gardening, bee Tinder, spiritual reformations... Welcome!

Trans*Plant is a transdisciplinary project that utilizes living systems and is based on self-experimentation: it is a process that involves a human to plant transition in various formats.