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Infinite Probabilities (Particle 2)


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Released May 10th 2024 on ROOM40

Infinite Probabilities (Particle 2)

Quantum mechanics unfolds an intricate realm of limitless possibilities and probabilities, eluding easy definition. It paints a picture of the universe vastly different from our perceptible reality. What captivates me is the lens through which I perceive sound, akin to the principles of quantum physics—I don’t merely hear the audible, but rather, I extract elements to construct novel auditory experiences.

My profound interest in science, particularly quantum mechanics, originates around 2008-2009 during a resurgence of enthusiasm for string theory, (10-33cm released on ROOM40) hinting at the prospect of a comprehensive theory of everything. The notion of existing within 11 dimensions, as opposed to our familiar four, held a mesmerizing allure.

Lacking a background in quantum mechanics intensified the challenge of my exploration, yet I stayed attuned to emerging theories, albeit at a surface level due to time constraints. The advent of the pandemic granted me the opportunity to immerse myself in the intricacies of quantum mechanics, with a particular focus on the bizarre phenomenon of quantum entanglement, which stands as one of the most enigmatic aspects of modern physics, alongside gravity.

Embarking on this intellectual journey presented a steep learning curve, leaving me in a state of bewilderment for the initial six months. Yet, amid the confusion, I gleaned a profound insight: the intrinsic nature of probabilities within quantum mechanics means that feeling adrift and perplexed isn’t a hindrance but rather an advantage. It becomes a preparation for the myriad possibilities and uncertainties that define this captivating and eccentric realm.

Moving forward to 2021 brings me to the four sources of inspiration for the Entanglement project: the fluidity of time, the principle of entanglement, the Copenhagen interpretation and many worlds interpretation. Three iterations have been created so far with visual artist Markus Heckmann: Entanglement AV, Entanglement XR, Entanglement Dome and finally, a fourth one, a series of four albums entitled “ Entangled quantum states”.

Finally, I leave you with this quote : ““Bohm believed the reason subatomic particles are able to remain in contact with one another regardless of the distance separating them is not because they are sending some sort of mysterious signal back and forth, but because their separateness is an illusion.” 

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releases May 10, 2024

France Jobin – Field recordings, sound processing, composition

All sounds recorded at various locations in Europe, Japan and South America, at MESS (Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio) and at EMS (Elektronmusikstudion, Stockholm).
Cover image: Markus Heckmann

Special thx to Lawrence English, Chandra Shukla, Markus Heckmann, Sebastián Duque Mesa – MSc in physics, Richard Hodgskin-Brown – PhD student, my mentor during my studies of Quantum Physics.

© 2023 France Jobin / p 2021 Touch Music/Fairwood Music UK Ltd

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Entanglement XR at QHack 2024 – Xanadu

France was thrilled to present Entanglement XT at Quack 2024 February 8 -9 2024 in Toronto to at the Xanada HQ.

QHack is a world-renowned quantum hackathon that takes your education to the next level and helps you connect with others in the quantum community.

Entanglement XR is part of the Mutek Immersive Collection and will be avalaible on Steam
soon.

Entanglement is a multi-work project that daringly fuses scientific inquiry and creative vision, by delving into the profound realm of quantum physics and artistic performance. 

Based on the collaborative and colliding minds of artists France Jobin and Markus Heckmann, Entanglement finds its inspiration in the intricate theories of quantum entanglement, notably the Copenhagen interpretation and the multiverse (quantum decoherence). Beyond these theories, the project is further enriched – and challenged – by exploring the fluidity of time and the enigmatic principle of quantum entanglement. 

Three iterations have been created, the original Entanglement AV performance (2021), Entanglement XR (2022), and Entanglement Dome (2023), designed to emancipate the audience from the constraints of conventional time. Participants are invited to lose themselves in this boundless expanse of creativity, where the borders between reality and imagination dissolve, leaving them suspended in time and in a state of wonder. 

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Entanglement dome at the Zeiss Planetarium

Québec soirée – An event of the Berlin Planetarium fondation in cooperation with SAT – La société des arts technologiques et l’Antenne du Québec à Berlin.

Entanglement is a multi-work project that daringly fuses scientific inquiry and creative vision, by delving into the profound realm of quantum physics and artistic performance. 

Based on the collaborative and colliding minds of artists France Jobin and Markus Heckmann, Entanglement finds its inspiration in the intricate theories of quantum entanglement, notably the Copenhagen interpretation and the multiverse (quantum decoherence). Beyond these theories, the project is further enriched – and challenged – by exploring the fluidity of time and the enigmatic principle of quantum entanglement. 

Three iterations have been created, the original Entanglement AV performance (2021), Entanglement XR (2022), and Entanglement Dome (2023), designed to emancipate the audience from the constraints of conventional time. Participants are invited to lose themselves in this boundless expanse of creativity, where the borders between reality and imagination dissolve, leaving them suspended in time and in a state of wonder. 

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Kontejner event, Riga, Latvia

Entanglement XR – France Jobin and Markus Heckmann screened at Kontejner Festival.

KONTEJNER 3.0 is an international event that will present current and experimental artistic practices from October 17 to 29, 2023 at KONTEJNER (Odranska 1/1), Museum of Contemporary Art, Pogon Jedinstvo and Peti kupe in Zagreb.

KONTEJNER 3.0 is not a new festival that KONTEJNER is launching but a unique event this year only. It will introduce, to both Croatian and international audiences, the organisation’s various projects and contemporary artistic approaches that it will continue to present on a monthly basis at the new KONTEJNER venue.

KONTEJNER 3.0 thus presents three of our programme segments, partly already established and familiar to the audience, and partly also unexpected and unrepresented in the artistic practices that we have showcased. The first segment is the international exhibition titled Living Systems – Concepts of Natural and Artificial Otherness in Collective Habitats, which feature a selection of artworks produced in the last three years as part of the European network EMAP – European Media Art Platform. The exhibition presents artistic projects that creatively contemplate the human body, expand it into virtual space, and relate it to technological ecosystems. They experiment with nature that surrounds us and explore new perspectives and visions of our future without any limitations

In its third edition, Gibanja – Experimental Sound Event continues to provide a space for sound, sound poetics, and approaches to working with sound as an artistic medium. This is done in the form of sound experiments, audiovisual experiences, new technologies, and peculiar instruments. Some of the presented projects and works have been realised as part of the European project Re-Imagine Europe, New Perspectives for Action, as co-commissions with KONTEJNER or through exchanges with partner organisations in the network.

The last segment we are presenting is the program Realities in Transition XR Camp – Extended Worlds, which will showcase the potentials of XR technologies over the course of six days. It will feature artistic creations in virtual reality and allow the audience to immerse themselves in these new realities and metaverses. With an exhibition, performances, a discursive programme, workshops and a hackathon, we address various aspects and perspectives of engaging with these new technologies and their use not only in an artistic context but also for educational and scientific purposes, for example. The programme is organised as part of the European project Realities in Transition.

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Mutek’s immersive collection at Ars Electronica Sept 6 – 10th 2023.

Unleash the creative power of Quebec; a selection of XR and immersive works.

Ars Electronica Garden Montreal: Xn Québec (CA)

Join the captivating realm of Xn Québec’s Deep Space program, in collaboration with the Ars Electronica Festival. Prepare to be immersed in a mesmerizing blend of XR/immersive experiences and an awe-inspiring art performance. First, lose yourself in the atmospheric and figurative masterpiece, Immortelle, an original concept by Line Katcho. Delve into a sensorial journey where time and existence intertwine, evoking emotions that resonate deep within. Experience the mesmerizing distillation of quantum physics in Entanglement, a sweeping sensory adventure born from the collaboration between France Jobin and Markus Heckmann. Explore the interplay of light, sound and perception, blurring the lines between the physical and the metaphysical. Be prepared to be enchanted by Cité Mémoire Montréal, a creation of 4D ART by digital pioneers Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, the groundbreaking and world’s largest urban narrative pathway of immersive experiences and projections about the city’s storied past and present.

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Mutek Immersive collection at Sónar+D – Barcelona

Mutek Immersive collection will be at Sónar Barcelona in June 2023

Project Area – Realities+D (AR/VR)

Lost worlds, surreal environments and alternate realities

Immerse yourself in a showcase of the most creative augmented and virtual reality experiences around at Project Area this year. There’ll be downloadable apps for you to test on your mobile device throughout Sónar by Day, plus 14 different virtual reality projects to be experienced, covering lost worlds, surreal environments, and alternate realities.  

Discover our first three XR artworks

As a festival presenting cutting-edge audiovisual performances — works that innovate to create a new language of sound and images — we have always strived to accompany artists across new boundaries of technology. 2022 opens up a new chapter for MUTEK, marking our first steps as an Extended Reality (XR) content producer. Five artists have stepped up to the challenge of reinventing a past festival performance into an XR artwork. The result is an eclectic yet coherent set of three different XR projects ranging from contemplative to surreal to dynamic: Entanglement XR by France Jobin & Markus Heckmann, House of Moiré by Chloe Alexandra Thompson & Matthew Edwards (aesthetic.stalemate), and Immortelle by Line Katcho

Published by MUTEK on several online content stores, starting with Steam, the Immersive Collection will also join the catalog of Astrea, the largest international distributor of immersive productions, and be presented at select festivals and spaces worldwide.

See below for more information about the artists and their projects.

World premiere during the MUTEK Festival: August 23-28 2022 — esplanade Tranquille, Montréal
Autumn 2022: Mexico city, Mexico: MUTEK Mexico | Tokyo, Japan: Beyond The Frame Festival | Rotterdam, Netherlands: Immersive Tech Week Rotterdam
Winter 2022-2023: : Tokyo, Japan: MUTEK Tokyo | Rajasthan, India: Magnetic Fields Festival | Miami, USA: FilmGate Festival (Miami Art Week)

Download the Immersive Collection onto your VR headset
Optimized for Quest 2, Quest + Link, Rift.

Immortelle available on Steam & Viveport (links below).
House of Moiré and Entanglement XR can be wishlisted as of now (links below).
Publication on further content stores in progress.

Follow MUTEK on Steam

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Entanglement AV at New Now Festival in Essen

IMMERSIVE SOUND NIGHT

Mixing Plant

01.06 , 21 – 24 h
Admission is free.

With France Jobin & Markus Heckmann
and more

Immerse yourself in electronic-audiovisual soundscapes with the “Immersive Sound Night” during the inaugural evening on the 1st of June. In collaboration with MUTEK Montréal, a festival for the promotion of electronic music and the digital arts, NEW NOW presents international artists who will fill the Mixing Plant with experimental electronic sounds and visuals. Against a unique industrial backdrop, the result is an immersive audiovisual experience that was already very well received last year.

Do 01.06.

21:00

22:00

ENTANGLEMENT

Markus Heckmann France Jobin

Admission is free.

At the crossroads between scientific research and audiovisual art, “Entanglement”, developed by France Jobin and Markus Heckmann takes its inspiration from the physical phenomenon of quantum entanglement and quantum field theory. With this artistic project, the artists studied the two dominant theories of quantum entanglement: the Copenhagen interpretation and the concept of the multiverse. In addition to these two theories, Jobin and Heckmann also took a closer look at the fluidity of time. This intensive research resulted in an ambitious and immersive experience that premiered in 2021 at Montreal’s MUTEK festival (NEW NOW cooperation partner) and can now be experienced for the first time in Germany in the impressive rooms of the Mixing Plant. 

Partner:

MUTEK Montréal

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Mutek Immersive collection at Printemps Numérique Bruxelles

The Mutek Immersive Collection was presented at printemps numérique Bruxelles in March 2023. 5000 people in two days were able to experience works by Line Katcho, Chloe Alexandra Thompson & Matthew Edwards, France Jobin & Markus Heckmann

More about the collection here

Discover our first three XR artworks

As a festival presenting cutting-edge audiovisual performances — works that innovate to create a new language of sound and images — we have always strived to accompany artists across new boundaries of technology. 2022 opens up a new chapter for MUTEK, marking our first steps as an Extended Reality (XR) content producer. Five artists have stepped up to the challenge of reinventing a past festival performance into an XR artwork. The result is an eclectic yet coherent set of three different XR projects ranging from contemplative to surreal to dynamic: Entanglement XR by France Jobin & Markus Heckmann, House of Moiré by Chloe Alexandra Thompson & Matthew Edwards (aesthetic.stalemate), and Immortelle by Line Katcho

Published by MUTEK on several online content stores, starting with Steam, the Immersive Collection will also join the catalog of Astrea, the largest international distributor of immersive productions, and be presented at select festivals and spaces worldwide.

See below for more information about the artists and their projects.

World premiere during the MUTEK Festival: August 23-28 2022 — esplanade Tranquille, Montréal
Autumn 2022: Mexico city, Mexico: MUTEK Mexico | Tokyo, Japan: Beyond The Frame Festival | Rotterdam, Netherlands: Immersive Tech Week Rotterdam
Winter 2022-2023: : Tokyo, Japan: MUTEK Tokyo | Rajasthan, India: Magnetic Fields Festival | Miami, USA: FilmGate Festival (Miami Art Week)

Download the Immersive Collection onto your VR headset
Optimized for Quest 2, Quest + Link, Rift.

Immortelle available on Steam & Viveport (links below).
House of Moiré and Entanglement XR can be wishlisted as of now (links below).
Publication on further content stores in progress.

Follow MUTEK on Steam

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Entanglement AV and XR at Mutek Mexico

France Jobin and Markus Heckmann will present Entanglement AV and XR at Mutek MX

IMPORTANT: doors open at 18:30 and access will be allowed until 03:00.

Nocturne 360 is the most intense and diverse program of the MUTEK MX experience. With infinite universes contained in a single venue, Nocturne 360s rooms, installations and passageways will be transformed through the visions and experiments from artists and creators from all over.

This mega convergence of up-and-coming and renowned artists will take us on an exciting 360 tour that will go from virtual reality and immersive experiences, to cathartic dance sessions with the most challenging producers. In addition to the artists who will take on the different stages, Nocturne 360 will showcase the globally distinctive ambience and light design of the MUTEK experience.

Andy StottUK

CNDSD & Iván AbreuMX+CU

France Jobin & Markus HeckmannCA/QC+DE

InterspecificsMX

JS BaillatCA/QC

Kaitlyn Aurelia SmithUS

KorelessUK

Loraine JamesUK

Nik Colk VoidUK

SKY H1 & Mika OkiBE

Sinjin Hawke & Zora JonesCA/AT

Tristan ArpUS

YamilaES/BE

BarkerUK

Elías Merino & Tadej DroljcES/SI

DebitMX

INTUSMX

MFODE

AAAAMX

Boris AcketNL

Concepción Huerta + z.vektor & Milena PafundiMX+AR

Fezz Stenton, Karl Skene & Matt EckensweilerCA

MAOTIKFR

Melissa SantamaríaMX

Oculta StudioMX

Orly AnanCO

Rafael Anton Irisarri & Florence ToUS+UK

µ-Ziq & ID:MORAUK+ES

Buena Tarde & Rodrigo CidMX

RampaMX