Angelo Plessas on Techno-Shamanism, Digital Rituals, and the Eternal Internet Brotherhood

Angelo Plessas, a Greek artist born in Athens in 1974, is recognized as a "techno-shaman" who delves into the intersection of technology and ritual. His diverse body of work includes websites, performances, and collaborative rituals, showcased at prominent events like the Thessaloniki Biennale, Gwangju Biennale, and documenta 14. Notable initiatives feature the Eternal Internet Brotherhood/Sisterhood (2012-2017), which brought together artists and researchers, along with his 2020 Technoshamanist Art Manifesto. By merging ancient cosmologies with modern technology, Plessas employs meditation to create immersive experiences such as "The Talisman of the Omphalic Portal" in Delphi. He also initiated the Noospheric Society at documenta 14 and Gwangju Biennale, promoting reflection and digital detox. In August–September, he will serve as a judge for the Residenza Poietica in Turin, where he plans to develop a digital tool inspired by techno-shamanism.