Heading to a new place takes us out of our comfort zone and helps us gain a new perspective on life back home.
But nothing is more transformative than your first trip to a new country. The high points of new attractions, smells, people, food and experiences make you change you in ways that are hard to describe.
Internal portrait,,,,, A new documentary by Turkish Airlines and media artist Refik Anadol can help us see and shed light on changes when traveling, and be powered by data and technology. It premiered first A few months ago, the Atatur Cultural Centre (AKM) in Istanbul is currently available on Hulu. That’s just some of the reasons to catch it.
Inspired by four first time travelers
Internal portrait There are four different first-time travelers: Tuikuru, a Brazilian native of the Amazon, explores the vibrant streets of Tokyo; Esther from Kenya, revealing the long history of Istanbul; and Australian Sahar explores the ancient wonders of Göbeklitepe and Cappadocia in Turkey. And Sigurbjörn from Iceland, who discovered Jordan’s breathtaking beauty.
See how travel changes the brain
This documentary not only captures the experiences of these first-time travelers. It uses advanced technologies such as EEG sensors, as well as an empatica watch to capture all sensations and reactions as data points.
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Refik Anadol and his creative team transform all this data into a beautiful work of art. The result is a stunning visual display that evokes a sense of awe, similar to what you feel when you travel.
Feeling and the Earth
Each first-time traveler in the documentary has a different life experience and they go on different trips. But the captured data shows how their brains respond to new experiences, also reminding us that we are not that different.
Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, said:[This documentary] Emphasizing that travel is not only a physical journey, but also […] It is also a profound experience that changes a person’s inner world. As airlines fly to more countries, we are committed to connecting the world through the universal language of art and culture. ”
The experience of watching Tuikuru, Esther, Sahar and Sigurbjörn will remind you not to take travel for granted and invite viewers to prioritize their next adventure.
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