Ganzflicker: Art, Science, and Psychedelic Experience
- Event type
- Exhibition, Installation
- Organisers
- Edge Hill University , University of Exeter
- Partners
- The Atkinson
- Contact
- m.mackisack@exeter.ac.uk
- Is event online?
- No
- Accessibility information
- Access is at street level, the main entrance is a paved flat surface with a slight uphill gradient. There are automatic doors at the main entrance. There is a lift to all floors, accessible toilets throughout the building and the gallery is accessible for wheelchairs and prams. There are wheelchairs on site for visitors to use if required. All exhibition information will be written on posted signage and made available on the website, and the exhibition is accessible for individuals with hearing impairment. The building is well-lit but portions of the exhibition will take place in low lighting.
Seating will be available to view demonstrations and video projections, and the two flickering demos will occur behind blackout curtains. Those with photosensitive epilepsy are advised not to view the flickering demonstrations.
Please contact the organiser regarding specific access requirements. - Accessibility links
- Accessibility - The Atkinson
- Region
- North West England
- Address
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The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
PR8 1DB
- Booking required
- Yes
Scheduled dates
Experience Ganzflicker, a centuries-old psychedelic flickering light practice that creates visual illusions and altered states of consciousness, and has been used to reveal the hidden inner workings of the human imagination. Open your eyes to a showcase of historic Ganzflicker techniques and discover what artists and scientists have to say about the mind’s ability to shape the experience of reality. The exhibition will include interactive installations and activities aimed at all ages, including video projections, wearable “hypnobuckets”, an art and collage table where you can illustrate your personal Ganzflicker experiences, and a research station where you can take part in scientific studies.
Book free places for the opening event on Friday 11 November, a late event on Saturday 12 November, or have your Ganzflicker experience drawn by resident artist Kirsten Baron on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November.
Please note: The two flickering demonstrations will occur behind blackout curtains. Those with photosensitive epilepsy are advised not to view the flickering demonstrations