When can I see MAOTIK: Random Blooms?

The exhibition will be on display from September 19 to November 29, 2026, at the Schafhof – European Art Forum Upper Bavaria.

How much is the admission fee?

Admission to the exhibition and accompanying programs is free.

What are the opening hours on September 27, 2026?

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the exhibition will be open from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Are there tours of the exhibition?

Yes, as part of the accompanying program, a tour through Artists in Motion and Random Blooms will take place on October 3, 2026, from 4 PM to 5 PM.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces and the café are accessible without steps.

Where is the Schafhof located?

The Schafhof – European Art Forum Upper Bavaria is located at Schafhof 1 in 85354 Freising.

Random Blooms: How MAOTIK Transforms Movement into Light, Sound, and Digital Blooms

Name: MAOTIK: Random Blooms
Start: 2026-09-27T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-29T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Schafhof – Europäisches Kunstforum Oberbayern

MAOTIK: Random Blooms – When Movement Makes Digital Blooms Sound

In the Schafhof – European Art Forum Upper Bavaria, the French digital artist MAOTIK transforms the historic barrel vault into an immersive art space of light, sound, and motion. The exhibition Random Blooms presents an interactive installation called Bloom at the intersection of art, science, and technology.

An Audiovisual Installation as a Living System

The experience of the work begins with one's own presence. With the help of Lidar technology, Bloom captures the movements and gestures of the audience. Hand movements and body impulses give rise to glowing digital blooms, abstract shapes, and a sound composition that changes in real time. Each interaction creates a new visual and acoustic constellation.

Art, Chance, and Generative Design

MAOTIK, whose real name is Mathieu Le Sourd, works with immersive environments, interactive installations, and audiovisual performances. His digital art connects computer-generated algorithms with fluid image worlds and makes movement the artistic material. Bloom follows a parametric approach: The work remains open, reacts to its environment, and never completely repeats itself.

Aesthetic Experience in the Barrel Vault

The exhibition atmosphere of the Schafhof enhances the sensory impact of the installation. Light, sound, space, and motion combine to form an audiovisual sculpture that is not only observed but physically experienced. The audience transitions from passive observer to active component of the artwork.

Cultural Education and Contemporary Media Art

The exhibition is part of the annual theme of Play and Chance at the Schafhof. It provides a vivid access to generative art, digital image production, and technology-based perception. Accompanying exhibition tours are held, including a tour on October 3, 2026, through Artists in Motion and Random Blooms.

Conclusion: Experience Digital Art Live

MAOTIK: Random Blooms promises an unusual art experience between light art, sound art, and interactive installation. Those who want to see how a simple gesture can create a complex audiovisual landscape should definitely visit this exhibition live at the Schafhof. The aesthetic experience changes with each movement – and thus remains unique.