Wach sind nur die Geister at Hartware MedienKunstVerein

The exhibition titled 'Wach sind nur die Geister' (Only the Spirits Are Awake) was held at Hartware MedienKunstVerein in Dortmund, Germany, from May 16 to October 18, 2009. Curated by Inke Arns and Thibaut de Ruyter, it showcased the work of 32 artists who explored the transformation of spirits during the industrial era. The event opened with Friedrich Jürgenson's 1958 'electronic voice phenomenon.' Tom McCarthy offered a Black Box for listening to snippets from German newspapers. Damien Cadio's artworks adorned violet walls, while Corinne May Botz exhibited photographs of haunted houses. Jorge Queiroz presented the video '17 juin 1972,' and Agnès Geoffray utilized night vision to depict glowing eyes. Kathrin Günther invited thought photography with her 'thoughtography' device, and Erik Bünger’s 'Schizophonia' video lecture delved into the desires of media subjects. Jens Emil Sennewald reviewed the exhibition, highlighting the division of modern consciousness.