โจ Recap 2025 โจ What a year! We look back on exhibitions, festivals, nominations, research, and unforgettable collaborations. Thank you to everyone who supported, visited, created, and connected with us.
๐ธ1&2 - NERD_FUNK at MU Eindhoven
From April to June, NERD_FUNK by
@alless0 &
@mamali_shafahi transformed
@mu_hybrid_art_house into a kaleidoscopic deep dive within Instagram culture, with five storylines and VR experiences.
๐ธ 3 - Ecoshroom v0.1 at
@zone2source
In June, Ecoshroom by
@manaplantmanamachine invited visitors into a living ecosystem shaped by plants, fungi, and AI. Audiences became active participants in this growing environment.
๐ธ 4 - Beautify Previews
In September,
@btfy_it by
@isaurasanwirjatmo had its first preview, using elements of documentary, apps, and theatre. Then in November we were invited to showcase at the Cultuurparade of the
@cultuurfonds Award.
๐ธ 5 - Beautify at Impact Lab
Isaura participated in
@impactlab_training , to develop Beautify into a true impact production. She presented Beautifyโs impact and her future plans for the project.
๐ธ 6 - Golden Calf Nomination A highlight of the year: waiting for cows by
@affect_lab was nominated for a Golden Calf at
@nederlandsfilmfestival .
๐ธ 7 - Moonshot Digital Culture Report
Siuli led the latest research into the distribution of immersive and interactive work in the Netherlands, published by
@nieuweinstituut
๐ธ 8 - Market Representation
Our projects went international: Inwards by
@steyehallema was selected for
@newimages.festival , and The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters by
@leeeezaaaaa was selected for the Geneva Digital Market at
@giff.ch
๐ธ 9 - Thank you to the funds, partners, and supporters who made our projects possible this year! And a big shout out to our makers! Thank you for trusting us with your projects and we look forward to continuing our work in 2026 ๐
@abner_preis_studios (Lost Hood & Extended Spaces),
@alless0 &
@mamali_shafahi (NERD_FUNK),
@isaurasanwirjatmo (Beautify),
@manaplantmanamachine (Ecoshroom),
@leeeezaaaaa (Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters),
@rubenhamelink (Atlas of Derogatory Landscapes),
@steyehallema (Inwards)