The Project
In collaboration with galleries, museums, and art associations, Michaela Hanemann is creating a temporary digital network. She creates connections between two art venues for a short time. During these time slots, participants can slip into the body of a living avatar and visit the connected location.
An avatar is a real person neutralized as a person by a costume, who can be guided through the exhibition with verbal instructions. Participants can explore the other locations, discover works of art, hold conversations, and interact as if they were really there. The avatar's costume functions as a white screen and serves as a projection surface for the participant, whose face is transferred onto the avatar. It is possible to move freely within the space, touch things, for example, leaf through a book or experience an interactive installation.
The project was funded in 2022 with a grant from the Ministry of Science and Culture and has since continued at selected locations.
current dates
Currents 2025
International Media Art Exhibition
Museo El Cultural
555 Camino de la familia
Santa Fe, NM, USA
On June 14th and 15th, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can slip into the body of the avatar and visit the exhibition without having to board a plane. Come to Podbielskistrasse 38, 30177 Hanover. Registration is welcome, but not required. There will be finger food and wine. Those who just want to watch are also very welcome.
How can I participate?
Participation in the project is free. Registration is not required but encouraged.
Please send an email to:
info@pleasebe.me
documentation
The art project PLEASE BE . ME has already connected many art venues.
Here you'll find an overview and some video and photo recordings.
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