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In the depths of Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art, a volcano is stirring – Hrafntinna (Obsidian) is an immersive installation by Icelandic artist and musician Jónsi

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https://theconversation.com/in-the-depths-of-hobarts-mona-a-volcano-is-stirring-214550

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Title
In the depths of Hobart's MONA, a volcano is stirring
Authors
Hannah Foley
Published
Oct 3 2023
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    I saw this when it was in Toronto. I'm a little surprised I didn't appreciate it more, since it's the kind of art I often enjoy most.* In a more private setting I might have spent more time in it,...

    I saw this when it was in Toronto. I'm a little surprised I didn't appreciate it more, since it's the kind of art I often enjoy most.* In a more private setting I might have spent more time in it, but there were people (including groups of children) coming and going. I wasn't about to lie down to get the most out of the experience. Also missed out on the scent, mostly, thanks to the mask I was wearing. Still, I love the idea and enjoyed the sensory experience.

    *Favourite piece is Janet Cardiff's To Touch, also dimly lit and surrounded by speakers but relying on human interaction to bring them to life. Watching people discover what they could do with the table was as much fun as playing with it myself.

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