From September 12 to 15, the new edition of GOGBOT will take place. This is THE festival for multimedia art, music and technology in Enschede. Organized by our partner PLANETART, GOGBOT revolves around exhibitions with art installations created by internationally famous and emerging artists. Live digital music, keynotes and workshops are also a part of it.
The festival is known for its focus on the intersection between art, technology and society and highlights often challenging and avant-garde themes. GOGBOT is known for pushing boundaries and encouraging visitors to think critically about the role of technology in our lives. Each year the festival has a specific theme that guides the selection of artworks, performances and discussions.
This year’s theme is Atom Smasher (synonymous with a particle accelerator), an ode to and at the same time a warning about the possibilities of technology. On a deeper level, it is a metaphor for the extreme tensions currently clashing in society. Atom Smasher is “100% effective against global pollution, war and racism!”.
During this festival you can be inspired by two of our makers:
Pyromancer(David Boelee) will give an impressive introduction to the festival with his fire talents. We won’t reveal his act, but this promises to be a fiery part of GOGBOT!
LUMI is a Cross-TIC production by Edwin Dertien in collaboration with a large group of (local) makers and experts. This production explores the idea of a small living house through pop-up theater, film, exhibition and performance. The performance focuses on tiny house ‘Lumi’ and the interaction with its inhabitants – against a backdrop of current challenges in housing, climate and AI. It can also be seen during Theater on Tour.