Imagine: a virtual version of you still attends family gatherings after your death. Or you tweak your DNA to live healthily to 150 years old. Does that sound appealing? And what would you be willing to sacrifice for it?
What was once science fiction is getting closer: from digital avatars that preserve your memories to therapies that could extend your lifespan. Will we soon be able to call our mothers forever, even after they’re gone?
In The Simulation HipSick creates a disruptive exhibition to explore immortality. You enter a space where time has no end, and you smell the scent of something that shouldn’t exist. A heavy, artificial breath echoes, because as long as it breathes, it exists. Digital screens flicker, and an avatar appears, transforming the space into pulsating energy. Through this performance, HipSick explores the extremes: the hope, the fear, and the reality of a future where death may no longer exist. What does it feel like to live forever, and what are the inevitable downsides of eternal existence?
This is Part 2 of the FUNERAL ECSTASY performances, however, it is not needed to have seen Part 1 to attend this new part.
This performance will take place at De Loods at De Nijverheid. Adres: Nijverheidskade 15, Utrecht.
For 1 euro extra you’re getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Simulation on Sunday March 16. The Innovation:Lab, co-creators of the performance, will show you the creative and technical process behind the performance, exploring how technology and live performance come together. The Innovation:Lab played a key role in developing elements of The Simulation, such as the digital twin used in the performance.
This session takes place at the brand-new Innovation:Lab in Utrecht (Gietzijerstraat 10, Utrecht), located in the same neighborhood as De Nijverheid, where the performance will be held. This is your chance to see firsthand how these innovations are created before experiencing them live.
Starttime: 14h30
Endtime: 15h30
After the co-creation session we will walk together to De Nijverheid, where we will watch the performance at 16h00.
Innovation:Lab (Utrecht) is a pltoform where art, technology and science meet to stimulate artistic innovations and interdisciplinary research. Artists are encourage to push boundaries and engage critically with technology, while quenstioning ethical, political en durable issues that are arising in the digital age.
This performance is at De Loods (the hangar) at De Nijverheid. We advice you to dress warm, as the Loods is rather cold inside. The hangar is wheelchair accessible (with the exception of the balcony). Before and after the show you can grab a drink at art café De Nijverheid. If you would prefer to eat something, on Saturday the kitchen of restaurant Peuzel is open. You can reserve a table through their website .
De Nijverheid is a cultural haven in the area Werkspoorkwartier in Utrecht. It contains multiple studio's and creative workplaces of more than 60 independed artists, designers en creative developers. It all started at the end of 2017 with an empty hangar, a dusty office and an industrial outside area full of possiblities. Since that time period we demolished, build, collected and created with a lot of heart and determination a mission: a safehaven for art. A raw place where artists kan make, experiment and showcase work. A place where not only artists, but everyone that has a love for art and culture can get inspired.
Adres: Nijverheidskade 15, Utrecht.
Concept Nadîja Roza Broekhart, Sylvia Weening | (Digital) Performance Nadîja Roza Broekhart, Gina | Guides Sylvia Weening, Stefan Julizar | Scenography & Light Design Jeroen Molenaar | Composition & Sound Design Stefan ZMK | Technical Concept & Exhibition Design Aniek de Rooij | Final Structure Nadîja Roza Broekhart, Renee Trijselaar, Sylvia Weening | Internship Bo de Kaper, Jip Rijghard | Costume Design POViS | Movement Coach Leo Spreksel | Photography & Teaser Rachel Schraven x HipSick | Poster Design Niels Vrijdag | Communication Aniek de Rooij | Business Lead Daniek Cappetijn | Co-production Innovation:Lab | Creative technologist Nikzad Arabshahi, Joyce den Hartog & Daan Gijzen Special thanks to Demi van Kesteren, Linda Ammerlaan & all co-creators
