SELF-BRAINWASHING

Minnesota Street Project Foundation and re.riddle are proud to present the U.S. debut of Self-Brainwashing, an immersive performance piece by acclaimed artist Michail Michailov. Performances run Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning January 17, 2025 through February 8, 2025.

In this groundbreaking performance, participants are invited to wear white protective suits as they become gradually enveloped in ethereal, white foam. The experience creates a compelling duality of sensation—simultaneously delightful and disorienting—as participants find their senses both awakened and challenged by the surrounding foam environment. The performance artfully disrupts visual and physical delineations of space, body, and structure, inviting participants to reconsider their relationship with reality, artifice, illusion, and truth in contemporary culture.

You are invited to experience the work as either observer or participant. Please select your ticket of choice when you register to attend. On Thursday and Friday evening performances, doors open at 5pm, with a performance start time of 6:30pm. Doors close at 8pm. On Saturday performances, doors open at 2pm, with a performance start time of 3:30pm. Doors close at 5pm. Prior to performance start, all visitors are invited to peruse an accompanying installation of works outside the performance area. Participants will be asked to attend by no later than 5:45pm on Thursday and Friday performances, or 2:45pm on Saturday performances.

Please note the following restrictions and details:

- Participants will wear protective, water-resistant suits, and will be asked to engage in a short orientation prior to becoming immersed in foam.

- We recommend participants wear flat, comfortable, closed-toe footwear with traction.

- Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) to visit as an observer.

- Minors must be 12 years of age to attend as a participant and must be accompanied by an adult who is also attending as a participant. An adult cannot participate in the performance and leave a minor unattended as an observer.

Finally, please note this is a raw warehouse space with limited temperature control. No dogs or pets are allowed for the safety of all visitors.

For any additional questions, please contact [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1201 Minnesota St, 1201 Minnesota Street, San Francisco, United States