Aavistus Festival 2024
The third edition of Aavistus Festival will be held in Helsinki from October 3–6. The event will also extend to the City Museum, where you can experience audiovisual installations, participate in workshops, and attend fascinating panel discussions. All events are free of charge.
Aavistus Festival is a biennial of audiovisual art and VJ culture. Organized for the third time by Aavistus Festival Association, the event presents an impressive program of performances, workshops, exhibitions, and discussions.
From Thursday to Sunday, the City Museum will feature immersive media art and interactive installations that explore the festival’s theme, “At the Interface,” from various perspectives, such as the relationship between humans and the environment, the diversity of cultures and languages, and the ecological and societal challenges facing humanity.
The Children’s Town exhibition will showcase immersive, inspiring, and colorful media artworks suitable for the whole family. On Saturday, the City Museum will remain open until midnight, and artist projections will illuminate the museum’s entrance.
EXHIBITION
City Museum, 4th floor
Thursday, October 3, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday, October 4, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 5, 11:00 AM – midnight
Sunday, October 6, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Artists in the Exhibition:
林淼 Sui (HK) Planes of Incidence
Ado·Kin (IT) Way Of Lore
Dominik Ritszel (PL) The Body Dissolver
Eerika Jalasaho Minding Corals
Karl Kaisel (EE) Island of Multitude
Patryk Lichota (PL) Datafixation
Nasha Studio Do Machines Dream of Immigration?
Toni Mitjanit (ES) Dawn and Dusk
CHILDREN’S TOWN
Ahmad Erfani
Paula Lehtonen
PROJECTION MAPPING
City Museum Facade
Saturday–Sunday, October 5–6, 8:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Kurbas Production (UA)
Monstera pavee (TH) The Uncertain
PANEL DISCUSSION
Saturday, October 5, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (in the museum lobby)
Markku Reunanen: Finnish Demoscene: From Pirates to Cultural Heritage
The history of the Finnish demoscene dates back to the mid-1980s. Born during the golden age of home computers, this hobbyist culture has remained vibrant to this day, and in 2020, it was recognized as intangible cultural heritage, the first form of digital culture to achieve such status. This presentation will explore the history of the Finnish scene, from game pirates to the 2000s, with various examples.
WORKSHOPS
Friday, October 4, 2024
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM sús & Kristin Wichstrøm: Entre: Exploring Materiality and Hybrid Universes
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Resolume: Learn to VJ with Resolume Avenue
Saturday, October 5, 2024
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM julesvisuaalinen: Become a Live Coding VJ in an Hour!
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Brenda El Rayes: To Be Washed by Waves
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Armin Kazlauskas: Introduction to Notch 1.0
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Naoto Hieda: Hands-On Introduction to Live Coding with Hydra
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Resolume: Creating Video Effects with Resolume Wire
Sunday, October 6, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Nicole Chufi: Interactive Mirror [Touch Designer]
For more details, visit the Aavistus Festival website.
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