SocialSim (2020) absorbs viewers in an immersive space populated by 3D avatars such as uniformed police officers and workers in blue overalls who are activated in a “social choreography” modeled by data relating to police violence. As a counterpoint to the immersive environment Steyerl invites us on a frenetic gaming navigation through turbulent, parallel, and competing worlds linked to the simulation that is part of artificial intelligence’s networks.

Exhibition leaflet containing texts in accessible language.

Exhibition produced in partnership with the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal.
The exhibition is made possible thanks to the support of the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen.