Momentum 8 Biennial 'Tunnel Vision' Explores Conspiracy, Paranoia and Nordic Seclusion
The 'Tunnel Vision' exhibition, part of the Momentum 8 biennial, commenced on 1 June 2015 in Moss, Norway. Curated by Jonatan Habib Engqvist, Birta Gudjonsdottir, Stefanie Hessler, and Toke Lykkeberg, the event showcases the themes of eccentricity, conspiracy theories, paranoia, and altered states of consciousness through the works of 25 artists. Highlighted pieces include Edward Shenk's conspiracy theory trailers and a 'Paranoia app' developed by Valia Fetisov, Nicolay Spesivtsev, and Dzina Zhuk. Steingrimur Eyfjörd connected conspiracy theories through drawings and QR codes. The exhibition prioritizes multisensory engagement, featuring Fujiko Nakaya's fog chamber and Brody Condon's live performance, while Emanuel Vigeland replaces Edvard Munch. Established in 1998, Momentum is the inaugural Nordic biennial, promoting global art dialogue.
Key facts
- Momentum 8 biennial titled 'Tunnel Vision' opened in Moss, Norway on 1 June 2015
- Curated by Jonatan Habib Engqvist, Birta Gudjonsdottir, Stefanie Hessler, and Toke Lykkeberg
- Features 25 artists exploring conspiracy theories, paranoia, and altered states of mind
- Includes commissioned works by Edward Shenk, Valia Fetisov, Nicolay Spesivtsev, Dzina Zhuk, and Steingrimur Eyfjörd
- Multisensory installations by Fujiko Nakaya, Sissel Tolaas, and Brody Condon
- Theme connects to 'Nordic seclusion' and features Emanuel Vigeland instead of Edvard Munch
- Educational program involves Lundahl & Seitl and workshops with teenagers
- Momentum is the first Nordic biennial, founded in 1998, serving as a key platform for contemporary art in the region
Entities
Artists
- Jonatan Habib Engqvist
- Birta Gudjonsdottir
- Stefanie Hessler
- Toke Lykkeberg
- Edward Shenk
- Valia Fetisov
- Nicolay Spesivtsev
- Dzina Zhuk
- Steingrimur Eyfjörd
- Fujiko Nakaya
- Sissel Tolaas
- Brody Condon
- Edvard Munch
- Emanuel Vigeland
- Henrik Ibsen
- Halldór Laxness
- Lundahl & Seitl
- Christine Ödlund
- Virginia Woolf
- Vladimir Nabokov
- Wilhelm Reich
- Alfred Hitchcock
Institutions
- Momentum
- ArtReview
Locations
- Moss
- Norway
- Sweden
- Iceland
- Germany
- Denmark
- Oslo
- Scandinavia
- Nordic region