The Noorderlicht Biennale 2025, titled Machine Entanglements, focuses on the complex relationship between technology, ecology, and heritage. The project invites artists, photographers, and image-makers to submit work that explores these themes and reflects on the influence of technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), on society and our environment. The motivation for this project stems from rapid technological developments that significantly to engage visitors actively our biodiversity, social structures, and heritage. With this biennale, Noorderlicht aims to raise awareness and spark dialogue about how technology shapes our lives and world.

The project examines two key themes. Connected Landscapes focuses on the intertwining of technology with natural and urban environments, exploring topics such as the role of AI in food production, the impact of technological industries on nature, and the dynamics of ecosystems.

The second theme, Heritage Futures, investigates the influence of (colonial) heritage in a contemporary context and how digital technology can contribute to understanding and reinterpreting these histories. At the same time, it critically examines how technology can either reinforce or challenge social inequality and colonial structures.

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