The Embryo's Dream, Upon the Moon
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In the form of a cosmic narrative, Tzu-an Wu imagines a near-future where different species gather in lunar colonies to create something new. The collective unconscious comes to life through the dream of an embryo, thanks to a surreal collage of archives from multiple sources. Between ultrasounds, microscopic shots, and fragments of history, the images are arranged, discussed, and unfurled like a constellation. Halfway between science fiction and philosophy, The Embryo's Dream, Upon the Moon shifts between the subtlest details and the vastest landscapes. From this montage emerges a perceptive human and spiritual meditation on memory and its many layers.