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An exhibition titled 'New Rituals [for the End of the World]' at the House of Electronic Arts Basel (HEK) explores the intersection of technology, spirituality, and folklore.
Basel, South Korea, Tokyo
Who
Anan Fries, Marlene Wenger, Etsuko Ichihara, Auriea Harvey, Stefanie Egedy
What
An exhibition titled 'New Rituals [for the End of the World]' at the House of Electronic Arts Basel (HEK) explores the intersection of technology, spirituality, and folklore.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:35:02 GMT · 2h 37m ago
Where
Basel, South Korea, Tokyo ·
Why
The exhibition aims to address feelings of being overwhelmed by multiple crises (ecological, political, technological) by examining explicit and latent ritual practices.
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The exhibition showcases how art can interpret the complex relationship between technological advancements, like an AI monk, and deeply held spiritual beliefs, offering a coping mechanism for an unstable world. It suggests that new rituals may emerge as humans negotiate with complex and opaque technological systems.
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