Ars Moriendi

Under the title ARS MORIENDI, the Münchner Kammerspiele is developing a new project in public space on the topics of “farewell” and “dying”. They are now looking for participants from Munich who are dealing with the end of their own lives due to old age or terminal illness.

What will happen?

With the help of modern technology, the participants’ bodies will be

are brought into the city as virtual figures. These figures are invisible, but can be made visible using the smartphone’s camera function. A personal message from each person can be heard over the phone’s loudspeaker.

The virtual figures look amazingly lifelike. You get the feeling that they are present and absent at the same time. The aim of the art project is not to accept the farewell to life as a purely impotent experience, but to shape it personally. Beyond death.

Preparations begin immediately. The project will be published at the start of the new season in October 2024, after which it will be accessible for several years.

How does that work? What do the participants have to do?

• The participants choose a location in the city center of Munich
• Munich where they would like to have their virtual figure placed.
• In order to be able to create the virtual figure on the computer, all participants must have their photo taken. The photos will be taken in a Munich photo studio, to which the participants will travel independently if possible. The photography process only takes a few seconds. The appointments will take place on various days in April, May and June 2024. An appointment will be made in advance.
• In addition, a 1-minute audio recording of the participants will be made during the photo session, which will be played back later when viewing the virtual figure with the smartphone. The content of the personal message can be a general piece of advice for younger generations or an explanation of why the figure is currently at this location.

Are you interested?

• If you are interested in taking part, please contact the Münchner Kammerspiele at the following email address: Arsmoriendi.mk@kammerspiele.de
• Please include your name and contact details! Thank you very much.
• For all those who have questions or need further information, come to the info event on 30.4.2024 5 p.m. in presence with the Ars Moriendi Team.

If you would like to register or need technical assistance, please contact Arsmoriendi.mk@kammerspiele.de or at +49 (0) 89 / 233 368 31.

Supported by Public Art Munich, Cultural Department of the City of Munich