Mahzabin
Haque
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The Ágape
Date
February 2023
Location
Alte Muenze (Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin)
Artists
Alexandre Saunier (presents » Sensum), Boris Jöns & Benjamin Staude (presents » Meinungsorgel), Enya Weidner (presents » Treten Sie der Taube einfach auf den Kopf), Erin Adams [Smell Art] (presents » Group Sweat), Felipe Sanchez Luna [Kling Klang Klong] (presents » The Space Between), Hannah Becher (presents » Netzwerk),
CURATORIAL STATEMENT
Human senses play a vital role in shaping our understanding of “reality” and sculpting individual identities as we navigate the world. In an era when humans' relationship with nature is facing unprecedented challenges, understanding and reconnecting with nature through our senses is vital.
The Ágape offers a unique multidisciplinary, immersive, and embodied experience that reconnects us with the beauty of our own sensory nature by exploring the intricate sensory mechanisms that make us human. By delving into the profound interplay between our senses and the psyche, participants are encouraged to appreciate the beauty and complexity of our own nature through multidisciplinary, immersive, and embodied experiences that blur the boundaries of art and neuroscience.
The Ágape promotes interdisciplinary understanding, fosters a deeper sense of appreciation, care, and responsibility for the environment by embodying knowledge as a collective and transformative practice, and builds a sense of community among participants. Individuals are not only invited to explore their own sensory experiences but also to connect with others who share a passion for the harmonious intersection of art, science, and the human experience.
EDGE Neuroscience & Art e.V is thrilled to present The Ágape, which is the celebration of a six-chapter workshop series called Sensoriality: Art & Neuroscience Through Our Senses. The workshops took place between July - November 2023 and explored six classic perceptive systems - visual, olfactory, gustatory, auditory, somatosensory, and proprioception.
EDGE Neuroscience & Art e.V is a non-profit and volunteer-based organization with 100+ international members including artists, scientists, scholars, cultural professionals, and members of the public. Our mission is to bridge the gap between art and neuroscience through a blend of in-person and virtual meet-ups, workshops, and exhibitions, making science accessible to all. As a volunteer-driven collective, EDGE heavily relies on the unwavering and passionate contribution of it’s members. While we have received valuable sponsorships for some events, our core strength lies in the collaborative efforts of our community members. Whether or not external sponsorships are in play, we bring our events to life with the help of our members.
The exhibition was curated by Mahzabin Haque in collaboration with colleagues from EDGE Neuroscience & Art e.V.