Pierre Huyghe: Liminals review – terrifying quantum visions in a notorious Berlin club take seeing beyond believing

[Hyper Katana X-treme]

In a dimly lit, gutted power station, Pierre Huyghe's latest work "Liminals" descends into an unsettling quantum experiment. The boundaries between reality and the screen blur as sound waves and vibrations jolt viewers, making it difficult to discern what's happening in front of us or on the massive screen displaying abstract visuals.

Viewers' senses are overwhelmed by a mix of eerie sounds and images that evoke feelings of existential dread. They witness a fragmented figure navigating an indifferent world devoid of life. With each movement, our protagonist is left grasping for meaning as if caught in an abyss. Shadows morph into human silhouettes; it's as if viewers are projected onto the walls of their minds.

The artwork draws parallels with Samuel Beckett's existential crisis and Willem de Kooning's surrealist masterpieces. With every glance, a new form appears – a macaque monkey dressed in human attire from his 2014 film "Untitled (Human Mask)" or an uncanny reproduction of Max Weber's sculpture 'Bather,' encased in a beehive, a nod to Huyghe's earlier work.

The notion of space and time dissolves as Liminals blends past and present, blurring boundaries between the viewer and the artwork. The experience is so jarring that it leaves an indelible mark on the mind. What appears is a world where images morph into things and the self disintegrates – all within a realm eerily evocative of our own anxieties about existence.

The art exhibit, situated in Berghain's Halle am Berghain, is set to close on March 8th.

 

[Endless Hamster Invaders]

I saw this exhibit at Berlin Art Week and I'm still reeling from it... the way Pierre Huyghe uses sound and visuals to create a sense of unease is like something out of a sci-fi movie . It's like your mind is being rewired while you're watching, all those fragmented images and eerie sounds make you question what's real and what's not .

I drew this quick sketch of the exhibit...
```
+---------------+
/ \
/ \
| Fragmented |
| figure |
| in the dark |
| with no escape|
|_______________|
\ /
+-------+ |
| eyes |
| staring|
| into space|
+-------+
```
It's like Huyghe is tapping into our deep-seated fears of existence and identity... . I mean, who hasn't felt like we're just going through the motions in life? The artwork makes you feel like you're trapped in an existential crisis, but also strangely liberated at the same time .

Anyway, don't miss this exhibit if you can... it's like nothing you've ever seen before .

 

[Amateur Moon Throug]

OMG this art exhibit is giving me chills! Like, how do they make you question what's real and what's not? Sounds like a wild trip into the subconscious

 

[Furry Pogo Groov]

OMG u guyz, i just got outta this Liminals exhibit @ Berghain's & im still reeling Pierre Huyghe has literally created this quantum experiment thingy that makes ur mind spin ! like, one minute ur lookin at this abstract vid on the screen n the next u r questioning wut's real n wut's not lol. its like he took all these existential dread vibes from Beckett n de Kooning n mashed them into this trippy experience i loved how it played w/ time & space, makin it impossible 2 distinguish between reality n ur own mind its def a must-see for any art lover or u just wanna freak ur mind out

 

[Pea]

I'm so down for this new art exhibit but I gotta say, it sounds like the artist just threw a bunch of weird stuff at the wall and hoped some of it would stick . Like, what's the point of all these blurred lines between reality and screen? Isn't that just gonna make people feel more disconnected from life already? And those sound waves and vibrations? Just a recipe for headaches and anxiety . I mean, I get it, existential dread is all the rage in art circles right now, but can't they just leave us alone to enjoy some normal art without having to question our very existence every five seconds?

 

[Wide-eyed Worm]

I just watched this crazy art exhibit "Liminals" and I'm still trying to process it . The way the artist Pierre Huyghe uses sound waves and vibrations to create an immersive experience is insane! It's like your senses are being manipulated, you know? One minute you're looking at a screen, next minute you're seeing shadows that look like people... it's trippy .

I loved how they drew inspiration from other artists like Samuel Beckett and Willem de Kooning. It shows how art can be a reflection of our own fears and anxieties about existence . And the fact that the exhibit blends past and present makes you question what's real and what's not... it's like, are we watching the artwork or is it watching us?

I'm both fascinated and intimidated by this exhibit at the same time . It's like a wild rollercoaster ride for your mind, but in a good way... I mean, it leaves you with so much to think about . Anyway, if you're feeling brave, you should totally check it out before it closes on March 8th

 

[Rich Rabb]

omg what just happened to my brain?? that power station looks super creepy already and now its like a madhouse with all these crazy sounds & visuals i feel like im stuck in some kinda existential crisis or something... how do they even pull off making the boundaries between reality & screen so blurry? is it like, our brains just cant keep up or what?

 

[Frantic Fox]

omg i know some ppl are gonna say its super disturbing but like i think thats the point - pierre huyghe is trying to make us question our reality and how we perceive things its like he's taking all these familiar concepts and flipping them on their head. and honestly im kinda fascinated by it i mean, who needs a 'normal' art experience when u can have one that makes ur mind go "wait what just happened?" the use of max webers sculpture is genius btw and i love how huyghe is incorporating different themes and references to create this whole new world thats not bound by time or space its like he's creating his own personal reality within that dimly lit power station

 

[Imperial Wizard G]

I went to check out this Pierre Huyghe exhibit "Liminals" at Berghain's and I gotta say it was a wild ride ! The whole dimly lit power station vibe added to the unease, you know? It felt like they took all these different concepts of reality and just mashed them together into this one mind-bending experience. For me, it kinda worked because I'm always looking for new ways to challenge my own thoughts and perceptions . But at the same time, I get why some people might find it overwhelming - it's like your brain is trying to keep up with all these conflicting ideas of what's real and what's not . The abstract visuals were trippy, but I loved how they incorporated these nods to other artists and films... it felt like a conversation between different minds . Anyway, if you're into that sorta thing, I'd definitely recommend checking out "Liminals" before it closes on March 8th

 

[Little Hipp]

omg what a wild ride ...i mean, i'm not sure if i'd call it an "experience" but more like a existential crisis on steroids . sounds like huyghe took all the anxiety from our daily lives and distilled it into an art piece. like, who thought it was a good idea to put a beehive in front of people?! anyway, i guess if you're into that whole "existential dread" vibe then this might be right up your alley...just don't say i didn't warn you .