Absence of Me
An original look at the pain of living in exile, constructed from photos, films and sound recordings left behind by the celebrated Uruguayan musician Alfredo Zitarrosa.
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Absence
A poetic interpretation of the pain caused by the separation from loved ones who left their villages for the city years ago.
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Accused no. 2: Walter Sisulu
Audio recordings of the notorious Rivonia Trial in South Africa in 1964 come to life in this black-and-white animated VR experience. On-site reservation required.
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Ahorse!
This richly cinematic VR piece presents an alternative history of human imagination, focused on our depiction of the horse from the beginning of time to a virtual future. On-site reservation required.
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Aleppo: The Silence of the War
Powerful images of devastation in the Syrian city of Aleppo. The sounds of war have fallen quiet, and all that remains is a terrifying silence.
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Algorithmic Gardening
This multimedia installation follows the hardy soybean on its journey from garden to dinner plate, escorted by robots.
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Algorithmic Perfumery
Based on the visitor's personal data, an algorithm compiles a unique fragrance that is generated on site.
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All Inclusive
A witty short about the consumption and entertainment driven life on board a luxury cruise ship.
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All Voices Are Mine
Reenacted recollections of the Pakistani film industry’s glory days show how selective and inaccurate our memory can be.
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Alone Together
In “girlfriend role play” videos on YouTube, women whisper softly to their webcams as if to a lover. What happens when intimacy becomes a product?
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