Mushroom Church - Barcelona

Join in the fusion of science and art as participants explore the remarkable influence of fungi and honor the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Modern Biology, led by the talented Tarun Nayar, is renowned for creating soundscapes utilizing the bioelectric signals of plants and mushrooms. He collaborates with several mycologists, ecologists, poets, and musicians to highlight the significance of the plant and fungal kingdoms while fostering a sense of hope and resilience.

Attendees can look forward to an engaging scientific presentation, along with artistic performances that include poetry and music. The highlight will be a unique live experience where participants can immerse themselves in the sounds generated by plants and mushrooms, encouraging them to embrace the consciousness of these living entities and broaden their understanding of the natural world. The event promises a captivating audio-visual experience within a stunning historic church.

About the artist:

Modern Biology democratizes the concept of 'plant music.' With a background in biology and an extensive music career, Tarun Nayar merges his love for nature and sound into an ambient project characterized by an immediate and uplifting essence. He employs modular synthesis and custom-built synthesizers, blending the natural vibrations found in particular locations with the rhythms of plant bioelectricity and the earth’s resonant hum. Drawing from his training in Indian classical music, he crafts his musical selections around the time of day and season, aiming to ground listeners in the present through the synergy of sound and space.

His creative endeavors have reached over 100 million views and garnered him a following of more than 1 million on social media, with features in notable publications such as The Guardian, BBC, and Vice, among others. His music can be found on Spotify’s playlists, and his recent performances have taken place at esteemed venues such as the Museum of Contemporary Art (LA) and The Nobel Prize Museum (Stockholm).

Tarun is dedicated to the conservation of nature and has pledged a significant portion of the proceeds from this initiative to environmental causes.

This event is in collaboration with the Fungi Foundation, an impactful organization that focuses on researching and safeguarding fungi and their habitats. Additional information about their mission can be found on their website, where donations are welcomed. (link: https://www.ffungi.org/)

Featuring special guests Noah The Naturalist, Brenna Cheyney, and others.