Observed arrival · 2026-10-29
Biópera: an opera conducted by living fungi
An experimental bioart performance turns electrical activity measured from living fungi into sound and visuals, performed live across an eight-act narrative.
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- A roughly 15-minute prologue demonstrates how the same fungal signal changes when rendered through different instruments.
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The site explains that the fungal signal comes from changing conductance affected by water flow, ions, and cellular activity. Its sensors convert those fluctuations into MIDI notes or control voltages for live sound and visual work. The described experience begins with a demonstration and guided breathing, then moves into the eight-act performance; the page cautions that some passages can become overwhelming by design.
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