Schinkel Pavillon exhibition explores post-human themes through technology, biology and historical context

The Schinkel Pavillon in Berlin is hosting 'Human Is,' an exhibition that delves into the changing concepts of humanity in the face of technological advancements, drawing inspiration from a short story by Philip K. Dick. Notable pieces on display include 'Reproductive Logistics III' by Nour Mobarak (2023), 'Fundamental Attribution Error' by WangShui (2023), and Ian Cheng's 'Emissary Sunsets The Self' (2017). Additionally, Sandra Mujinga showcases 'Love Language (2)' and 'Love Language (3)' (both 2023), while Matthew Angelo Harrison's 'Touched by an Angel' (2021) and 'Cats in Space' by Alexander Kluge and Sarah Morris (2020) are featured. The exhibition also references Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein and addresses historical issues, such as the repatriation of Herero and Nama skulls to Namibia and the building's ties to 1960s East German surveillance.