Moreth Anhuman is a two-part artwork by Anke Eckardt. The title might sound like a typo or a sound error – but it’s intentional. The work takes place in two very different locations: on pedal boats at the Dutzendteich lake, once part of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and in a former fire station. Across these spaces, a science fiction – like story unfolds. It imagines a world where different species live together and explores how we understand intelligence, communication, and living side by side.
What counts as a voice? What is language? What is music? Who gets to decide what thinking is? Some animals communicate in ways that seem like both language and music. If we change how we look at things, could we discover new meanings – or even new names? Artificial intelligence is created by humans, yet we often fear it might understand or decide more than we do. In a world no longer controlled only by humans, what does it mean to grow, to become who we are? Our strong focus on human logic and reason has created distance – between us and nature, other life forms, and even between ourselves and each other. This work asks: what could a future look like where technology and nature are not in conflict, but work together?
Anke Eckardt explores how personal and collective identities connect – and sometimes conflict – with each other. She looks at how power works and how materials carry meaning, especially when new technologies are involved. Her works include multimedia and sound installations as well as sculptures. She combines sound with light, physical materials, architecture, movement, text, and digital media. In this mix, she explores how ideas and forms can come together – or break apart – in surprising ways. Anke Eckardt lives in Graz and teaches Fine Arts at the University of Arts Graz.


With thanks to: Lea Sonnek, Prof. Dr. Martin Ullrich, Lars Tuchel, Institute of Stage Design, University of Arts Graz


Important information
– Due to limited capacity, registration via email is required for this performance at Dutzendteich: info@musikinstallationen.com
– Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the performance at Dutzendteich.
– It is recommended to attend Part 1 at Dutzendteich before Part 2 at Heizhaus. Both parts are thematically connected but can also be experienced independently.




SENSORIC INFORMATION
Location & surroundings
The work has two parts: start with Part 1 (pedal boating on the Dutzendteich), then continue to Part 2 (installation in the Heizhaus).
In Part 1, visitors ride pedal boats on the Dutzendteich lake. The boats are shaped like animals—flamingos, ducks, dolphins. Each visitor receives headphones through which they can hear the music installation. Up to four people can share a boat. If you are coming in a smaller group, we encourage you to share a boat due to limited capacity.
Part 2 takes place on the ground floor at Heizhaus. The space used to be a fire station, as seen from the former rolling gates. Seating is available in the form of natural stone blocks.
Accessibility
Pedal boating is not wheelchair accessible. The work mainly uses audio via headphones and includes a performative element. People with visual or hearing impairments may take part with some limitations and with accompaniment.
The installation at Heizhaus is wheelchair accessible. The space is on the ground floor and accessible over thresholds about 3 cm high. This part of the work involves sound, movement, and visuals.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact: barrierefreiheit@musikinstallationen.com
Duration
Each part has different opening times, which vary depending on the day of the festival.
Part 1 / Pedal Boating
Duration: approx. 1 hour
*Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your scheduled time at the boat rental area.
Due to limited capacity, please register in advance via email: info@musikinstallationen.com
Our team on site will assist you.
Part 2 / Heizhaus
Duration: approx. 40 minutes, looped
Recording
Video, audio, and photo recording
Sensory Stimuli**
Part 1 / Pedal Boating:

• Helicopter noises
• You can remove your headphones at any time if you feel overstimulated
• The boats may gently rock on the water
  Part 2 / Heizhaus:
• Projections
• Mirror foil
• Strobe light effects
  Themes: Different forms of intelligence: human, animal, plant, artificial intelligence; language, alienation, and community.
  Seating
  Part 1 / Pedal Boating: You will be seated in the pedal boats
  Part 2 / Heizhaus: Natural stone blocks without backrests
  Language
  The work explores cross-species communication. It includes spoken language, music, sound, noise, animal calls, and machine noises.
  Part 1 / Pedal Boating: Spoken German. English translation available via QR code when boarding.
  Part 2 / Heizhaus: Written text in German. Printed English translations available on site.
  Contact
  If you have questions or need support, please speak to a member of our team on site.