Berlin’s HumanLab Blurs the Line Between Audiovisual Art, Technology, and Consciousness

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Opening: 21.02.25  7pm - External Exhibition at Kurfürstendamm 210. 

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Berlin, 12th February 2025 — What does it mean to be human in the age of technological

acceleration? HumanLab, taking place from February 21 to March 30 at Berlin’s Quantum Galerie

on Kurfürstendamm, explores this question through an immersive showcase of art, installations,

and sensory experiences. In a world shaped by digital realities and rapid technological change,

the exhibition invites us to rethink our sense of self, our connection to technology, and what it

truly means to be human.

 

The Oracle: Sound As a Bridge Between Technology and Emotion

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Functioning as a living lab, this year's edition invites visitors to dive deep into the intersection of

human consciousness, digital evolution, and artistic expression. Sound is a central element,

serving as a bridge between the invisible and the tangible, shaping how we perceive and

connect with both ourselves and the world around us.

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One of the standout experiences is coming from the Paris-based collective Alpha Wave

Experience. The Oracle was commissioned by Fabrice Bousteau, Editor-in-Chief of Beaux Arts

Magazine and created by Dan Ghenacia, the French producer best known as part of Apollonia,

in collaboration with a team of neuroscientists and engineers.

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The Oracle merges 3D sound design, music production, and generative art to create an environment

where sound frequencies resonate both physically and emotionally. By fusing neuroscience with

experimental sound, the installation evokes trance states, meditative depth, and deep connection.

Inspired by Brion Gysin’s legendary Dreamachine—a 1960s avant-garde tool for expanding

consciousness through flickering light—The Oracle revives this psychedelic spirit for the digital age.

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Ryoichi Kurokawa: Turning Quantum Data into Soundscapes

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Alongside The Oracle, the exhibition features works

by a diverse range of global artists, showcasing a new

generation of creators who are not just reflecting the

digital age—they’re actively shaping it. This includes

Ryoichi Kurokawa, a renowned Japanese media artist

whose work blurs the lines between digital art and

sonic experimentation. In his audiovisual masterpiece

ad/ab Atom, Kurokawa collaborates with the

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

(INL) to transform quantum data into impressive

sound and visual compositions.

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From Gallery to Lab: Berlin’s Quantum Galerie Transformed

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For five weeks, Quantum Galerie sheds its traditional white walls to undergo a radical

transformation, becoming an immersive playground for art, technology, and science. Every corner of

the space is designed to dissolve the boundaries between the physical and digital realms. In this

context, HumanLab explores how technology can be more than just functional—it can be

transformative, emotional, and even spiritually resonant. A curated program of performances and

panel talks complements the exhibition, encouraging visitors to engage, exchange ideas, and explore

new perspectives.

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