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BRAINWASHINGMACHINE

Opening time:
Fri 6. invitation only
Sat-Sun 11-18
Wed-Sun 11-18

6-15 DEC

Free entrance

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The "Brainwashing Machine" is coming to Oslo. The highly anticipated Madrid and London  exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on December 6 at Crucible  Hub Oslo, Fredensborgveien 22G


Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry. The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors can be manipulated against their will. The exhibition is organized by the creative group Anónimo, some of whose members prefer to remain anonymous but do not conceal their Russian origins.


For over two years, the West has been inundated with news about Russia's war with Ukraine. Foreign media and politicians often criticize Russians for not protesting en masse. But imagine living in a country with draconian laws against dissent. Artists who have dared to speak out against the war and authoritarian regime often pay a heavy price. This exhibition addresses this important theme.

Londoners Prepare

To Be Brainwashed

The highly anticipated Madrid and London exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on December  7  at  Crucible Hub, Fredensborgveien 22 G

Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin, dry and reset.

 

The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.

Reset your brain by tasting traditional Ukrainian Borch by Suppe(r)kraft, have a cold beer or a glass of wine in our pop up bar on the weekend. 

Profits from the exhibition will be donated to TABLETOCHKI, helping Ukrainian children affected by cancer and war. 

Osloites,  Prepare 
To Be Brainwashed

FEATURING ARTISTS

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PAVEL OTDELNOV

Mixed media artist, exploring urban landscapes, propaganda and historical memory

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NADIA TOLOKONNIKOVA

Founding member of Pussy Riot art group

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PHILLIPENZO

Street artist, placed on Russia’s wanted list

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MARINA NÙÑEZ

Spanish mixed media artist

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SOPHIE WOODROW

British ceramic artist

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Marcelo Mendonça

Madrid-based visual artist focusing on the observation of human experience

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MORE BRAINWASHING...

 

Our earlier expositions included the Brainwashing installation in London and Madrid

The highly anticipated Madrid exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on September 8 at The Crypt Gallery.

Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry.

 

The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.


The highly anticipated Madrid exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on September 8 at The Crypt Gallery.

Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry.

 

The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.


Londoners Prepare 
To Be Brainwashed

The highly anticipated Madrid and London exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on December  7 at Crucible Hub Oslo, Fredensborgveien 22 G.

Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry.

 

The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.

Reset your brain by tasting traditional Ukrainian Borch by Suppe(r)kraft, have a cold beer og glass of wine in our pop up bar on the weekend. 

Profits from the exhibition will be donated to TABLETOCHKI, helping Ukrainian children affected by cancer and war. 

Osloites,  Prepare 
To Be Brainwashed

PRESENTING WORKS BY

Vasan Sitthiket (Thailand)
Antón Unai (Spain)

Art group Yav (Russia) 
Slava PTRK (Russia) 
Irene Pérez ( Spain)
Marcelo Mendonça (Brazil)
Chema Perona (Spain)
María Abaddon (Peru)
Alejandro Bombin (Spain)

Sasha Skochilenko (Russia)

Kungfuct (Russia) 
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Lucy Gregory ( UK)
Anastasia Kraynyuk (Russia) 
Celia Gallego (Spain)
Liudmyla Diachenko (Ukraine)
Natalia Gurova (Russia) 
Valentina Sergeeva (Russia)

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Crucible Hub Oslo, Fredensborgveien 22G  Contact us: supperkraften@gmail.com

© 2024 by Brainwashing machine 

Book your visit now

DEC 6-15 , 2024

FRI 6. INVITATION ONLY

SAT-SUN

WED-SUN

11-18 

Our pop up bar will offer both wine and beer. And yes we do agree, Putin is a d...ck  head!

Want to reset your brain with something cold?

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Beet soup in ceramic plate with becon, bread and sour cream on wooden board. Borch, tradit
Beet soup in ceramic plate with becon, bread and sour cream on wooden board. Borch, tradit

Our ukrainian friends, volunteers and suppe(r)heroes will serve the world famous Borch during the exhibition on weekends and during special events. Enjoy it hot and support Ukraine as we do. 

We support Ukraine!

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"Our responsibility is to signal to people in Russia and beyond that we exist and we disagree with what is happening"

Anastasia Vladychkina, co-founder of Yav art group

"The only signal that can reach people is the existence of someone who thinks differently. We know him,he is an artist and does not agree with the propaganda"


Pavel Otdelnov, mixed media artist

"Being on Russia's federal wanted list equates to a badge of honour"

Philippenzo, street artist

“We want visitors to ask themselves important questions and find answers through art. Would you support or oppose the war? Sacrifice your art or go to prison? Denounce a colleague or lose your job? Stand up for the truth at the cost of your own life? How do you fight propaganda while preserving your sanity and integrity?” 

 

Anónimo art group

SPECIAL ARTISTS, GUESTS AND CONTRIBUTORS. OSLO

Hanna M (Norway)

Alexandra Morozova (Russia/ Norway )

Vadik Korolev, OQJAV (Russia/ France) 

Darya Shut (Belarus / Norway)
ALYONA (Ukraine / Norway)

Lars N (Norway)

Silje  ( Norway)

Marina  ( Ukraine / Norway)

Marina Schanke ( Norway)

Our collaboration partners and supporters, this exhibition will not be possible without them! 

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Sasha Skochilenko,   is coming to  Oslo

With a support of Amnesty International and the Norwegian Helsingfors Committee we are organising a visit of Sasha Skochilenko during the exhibition.

Sasha Skochilenko, who was arrested in 2022 for an art intervention opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She was freed along with Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershkovich and 15 others in a historic prisoners swap between Norway, US, Germany and Russia. 

Skochilenko was arrested in her native St. Petersburg in 2022, just weeks after the invasion of Ukraine, for replacing price tags in a supermarket with anti-war messages like saying that Russia bombed civilian targets. She was charged with making false statements about the military, part of the massive crackdown on all dissent over the invasion. Stay tuned for more info, or get in touch.

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