MUNCH Triennale 'Almost Unreal' Explores Blurred Realities Through Historical and Emerging Technologies

In 2025, the second MUNCH Triennale, titled 'Almost Unreal,' was inaugurated, delving into the indistinct boundaries between reality and illusion. Co-organized by Mariam Elnozahy, the guest curator, and Tominga O'Donnell, the event showcases the work of over twenty artists who utilize technologies such as machine learning and holograms. Notably, Icaro Zorbar's installation 'The Pace of Time' focuses on the present moment, while Ann Lislegaard presents a 3D animated version of Yvonne Rainer's 'Trio A.' Works by Charlotte Johannesson from 1977 and 2019 highlight ongoing issues. Natasha Tontey's 'Macho Mystic Meltdown: Oikouménē' incorporates outdated technologies, and Mazenett Quiroga links mining with digital infrastructure. The exhibition features blue walls and Simone Forti's hologram 'Huddle.' McKenzie Wark's keynote speech tackled cultural pressures, touching on themes of techno-fascism and Norway's oil economy.