MOMENTUM 13 explores the sonic possibilities of Moss and Jeløy

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Opening on June 14, 2025, the biennale invites audiences to embark on an extraordinary journey of soundscapes and stories, bridging the boundaries of human and non-human worlds. Curated by Morten Søndergaard, MOMENTUM 13 situates itself as a platform for “ultra-local” experiences and transformative engagements with the resonant connections between art, sound, and ecology.

Between/Worlds: Resonant Ecologies positions sound as the pivotal medium to explore the porous boundaries of worlds—human, non-human, and more-than-human. As curator Morten Søndergaard reflects, “What happens when we transcend or transport knowledge, things, humans, bacteria, DNA, nano, and quantum sonically across and between these worlds?” The biennale leverages the concept of the “ultra-local,” opening up new ways of listening, sensing, and imagining the liminal spaces that connect distinct ecologies.

Through approximately 40 site-specific projects, MOMENTUM 13 delves into the resonances between ultra-localities in Moss—its cityscapes, forests, fjords, and the island of Jeløy—and their intersections with global ecological and technological phenomena.

Morten Søndergaard, curator of MOMENTUM 13, shares his vision: “Between/Worlds: Resonant Ecologies seeks to unravel the resonant connections that tie human and non-human ecologies. Sound, as a medium, shifts our sensibility—it attunes us to worlds otherwise hidden, invites us to experience the unseen, and propels us beyond human-centric narratives. This is a biennale that prioritises experience, imagination, and the profound momentum of art that vibrates between worlds.”

Lise Pennington, Director of Galleri F 15 and MOMENTUM, adds: “MOMENTUM has always embraced the forefront of contemporary artistic discourse. With Between/Worlds: Resonant Ecologies, we are thrilled to offer audiences an immersive journey where sound becomes a gateway to understanding the complexity of our interconnected realities. The setting of Moss, Jeløy, and Galleri F 15 enriches this narrative, where the engaging qualities of sound artworks can be experienced in former industrial areas and the fjord landscapes surrounding the art museum’s manor house.”

A call to listen
MOMENTUM 13 challenges audiences to step into a space of “unprepared listening”—to tune into the resonant ecologies around them, often overlooked or unheard. Whether through the hum of a forest, the crash of waves, or the mechanical rhythms of a city, the biennale offers a profound reminder of art’s capacity to connect us to the intricate, interdependent webs of existence.

Sites of resonance
The biennale will unfold across a constellation of venues and natural landscapes, each chosen for its resonance with the theme:

• Galleri F 15: The historic heart of MOMENTUM, located on the island of Jeløy, will host installations that reimagine the boundaries of sound and storytelling
• City of Moss: Urban spaces and architectural sites will be transformed into soundscapes, revealing the hidden sonic layers of the city’s identity
• Alby forest and fjord: Nature’s resonances will be amplified through art, connecting visitors to the ecological hum of forests, fjords, and the volcanic island of Jeløy

Between/Worlds: Resonant Ecologies will take place from June 14 to October 12, 2025 at Galleri F 15 in Moss, Norway. It is the first biennale led by the newly appointed director of Galleri F 15 and MOMENTUM, Lise Pennington.

Join us in this transformative exploration of sound, art, and ecology. For updates, visit momentum.no or follow us on Instagram.