Attentionator draws its inspiration from the history of brainwashing techniques. The starting point is an old American patent application dealing with influencing the human nervous system by manipulating the magnetic fields of cathode-ray tube televisions.

Our aim is to raise questions about mass media's attempts to influence our minds. Through old technology, this becomes retro-futuristically endearing and easy to grasp concretely, whereas current methods are considerably more inconspicuous.

We want to create a space where one can safely explore old-fashioned methods of influencing the human nervous system and mind, from a comfortable historical distance.

Or simply enjoy the audiovisual experience we've created.

Contains flashing lights — not recommended for those sensitive to such things.

KOELSE, the Association of Experimental electronics is a group of experimental electronics enthusiasts. They gather old consumer-electronics and transform it into sound producing devices. With these devices they play concerts, build installations out of them and teach people how to build similar things.Their projects have been seen and heard around Europe in museums and galleries, but also wastelands and squats since 2002.

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