SONAR 2024"WPF DANCE"
Laura Benetton — WFP Dance at Sónar Barcelona 2024
In 2024, contemporary artist Laura Benetton achieved a milestone with her installation WFP Dance being selected for exhibition at the internationally acclaimed Sónar Festival in Barcelona — one of the world’s most influential gatherings dedicated to music, creativity, innovation, and technology.
WFP Dance represents a bold convergence of art, science, and sensory experience, reflecting Laura’s interdisciplinary approach that bridges visual art, scientific phenomena, and sound. At its core, the installation invites audiences into the microscopic world of cellular movement through dynamic video compositions inspired by patterns of cancerous cells marked with green fluorescent protein (GFP).
Presented as a series of three totem-like structures, each component of WFP Dance served as both a visual and auditory portal. Visitors were drawn in by shifting, hypnotic visuals that echo subtle biological dynamics, accompanied by bespoke soundtracks created to harmonize with the imagery and amplify the immersive experience. This integration of sight and sound encouraged participants not just to observe, but to inhabit the space, forging a visceral connection between scientific concept and artistic interpretation.
Sónar Barcelona, known for its pioneering intersection of electronic music, digital culture, and creative technologies, provided a unique stage for WFP Dance. As part of the festival’s expansive programming — which blends performances, installations, talks, and interactive exhibitions — Laura’s work resonated with an audience eager for experimental and forward-thinking expressions.
For Laura Benetton, this selection marked a significant moment in her ongoing exploration of how art can illuminate unseen worlds and challenge traditional boundaries between disciplines. The presence of WFP Dance at Sónar underscored the growing recognition of projects that place scientific inquiry and artistic innovation in fluid dialogue , inviting viewers to engage with complexity, ambiguity, and beauty in equal measure