TIME PARANOIA: Immersive AudioVisual Performance at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran, Iran – April 2016 | Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA)
In April 2016, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) hosted the inaugural Tehran Contemporary Music Festival (TCMF), marking a significant moment in Iran’s contemporary music scene. Among the festival’s highlights was the immersive audiovisual performance “TIME PARANOIA,” a collaboration between composer and sound artist Sina Shoaie and visual programmer Arman Moghadam.
“TIME PARANOIA” served as the live realization of Shoaie’s 2014 album of the same name, which delves into themes of temporality and perception. The performance featured Shoaie’s ambient and experimental soundscapes, which were intricately linked to Moghadam’s generative visuals. Utilizing real-time data from the music, Moghadam crafted a dynamic visual representation—a fractal-shaped clock—that evolved in tandem with the auditory elements. This visual metaphor of a “shadow tail on time” was projected onto the museum’s walls, creating a multisensory experience that explored the fluidity of time and memory.Sina Shoaie
The choice of TMoCA as the venue added a layer of significance to the performance. Renowned for its extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, TMoCA provided a fitting backdrop for this fusion of sound and visual art. The museum’s architecture and ambiance complemented the performance’s exploration of temporal themes, enhancing the audience’s immersion.Wikipedia
“TIME PARANOIA” exemplified the innovative spirit of the Tehran Contemporary Music Festival, which aims to showcase contemporary classical and experimental music in Iran. The performance not only highlighted the collaborative synergy between Shoaie and Moghadam but also underscored the festival’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical and artistic expression.Wikipedia
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Composer & Sound Artist: Sina Shoaie
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Visual Programmer: Arman Moghadam