palmagotchi (2027)

created by asmaa al-issa + Patrick Blenkarn

An installation in collaboration with asmaa al-issa exploring the ancient traditions, history, and destruction of date palm farming in Iraq. Mixing large-scale interactive animation, card game about farming practice, and a book of poetry and ideas by voices from around the world.

Created with support from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Premieres February 2027 at InterAccess in Toronto, Canada.