brice ammar-khodja

Breath.am is an interactive performative installation that explores Armenian oral traditions by creating a multimedia archive based on dialogues with local communities and participants. Structured around a table designed for six people, but open to spontaneous participation, each event is mediated by a Tamada, whose role is to guide debates and foster engagement.

Inspired by Armenian hospitality, the installation invites the audience to share food, drinks, and discussions. Sensors embedded in sprawling electronics across the table track participants’ breathing, voice pitch, and movement. These inputs generate real-time responses—light effects, soundscapes, and moving objects—creating a dynamic and immersive environment that mirrors the participants’ states and interactions.