Art Encounters Biennial: “My Rhino is not a Myth”

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The 5th edition of the Art Encounters Biennial in Timișoara (Romania), titled “My Rhino is not a Myth,” explores the intersection of art, science, and fiction. It draws inspiration from Albrecht Dürer’s 1515 woodcut of a rhinoceros, a creature the artist never saw. The biennial delves into themes of imagination, geopolitical history, and the complex entanglements between art and science, proposing new ways to perceive reality amidst environmental and social transformations. The title also references Eugène Ionesco’s play “Rhinocéros,” addressing conformity and resistance.

Our involvement in the Biennale

Eidotech Polska played a crucial role in the successful execution of the biennial’s most technically demanding aspects. The company’s involvement focused on the development, installation and integration of multimedia solutions that were essential for the artworks featured in the exhibition. Eidotech Polska’s team of experts worked closely with the artists and curators to design and implement custom solutions that met the unique needs of each piece. This included in particular the setup of projection systems and audio installations.

All photos by Adrian Câtu, courtesy of Art Encounters Foundation, 2023.

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