MRI is an audiovisual installation exploring near-death experiences.

The installation offers an experimental audiovisual interpretation of personal stories shared by people who have had near-death experiences. It focuses on the inexplicable, mystical journey of consciousness beyond the body while a person is in a state of clinical death, before returning to life. In exploring the subtle realm between life and death, the work reveals a sense of peace and an affirmation of life.

The installation is conceived as an individual experience, giving each visitor the space to connect with the story and spend a moment alone with it. For this reason, visitors enter one at a time. Advance registration for a specific date and time is required via the following form:

The installation contains sensitive material and takes place in a confined space. It is not suitable for people with severe sensitivity to light, epilepsy, claustrophobia, or those who experience significant discomfort around the subject of death.

Creator and Director: Zlatina Teneva
Assistant Director: Daniela Dimitrova
Director of Photography: Zlatimir Arakliev
Sound Environment: Yoana Robova and Petar Parmakov
Set Designer: Ivelina Mineva
Graphic Design: Iva Dimitrova

The installation is produced by Ralitsa Golemanova for the production company Smarty Pants Shooter.

Please note: The installation takes place inside a replica MRI scanner. It is not a real medical device.

The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund under the “Creation – Small Projects” Programme, 2025.