Kiosque de l'In-visible

Captive Portal presents Kiosque de l'In-visible, a 24/7 accessible exhibition of contemporary and alternative video art in the form of an interactive street-level video kiosk. Available May through September 2025.

The Concept

This exhibition explores the concept of the "in-visible" through works that challenge hegemonic ideals of sight and viewing. Not simply "not appearing," but that which cannot be "read" and thus controlled by and through the eye. In an age where our eyes are bombarded by screens and misinformation, we propose alternatives to mainstream visual culture.

The format plays with the etymology of "kiosk" itself: from the Turkish "köşk"—an open-air garden pavilion for Ottoman elites—to modern urban kiosks selling cigarettes and snacks, to today's interactive information screens. Our kiosk straddles open-air leisure, contemporary consumption, and interactive digital media display.

The Kiosk Experience

Located at Fredericiagade 12B in Copenhagen, the kiosk is mounted directly on Captive Portal's door. It features:

• A door-mounted TV screen with simple button controls
• Two pairs of headphones (for shared viewing)
• A custom cushion created by Hannah Mathiesen Keegan
• 24/7 access throughout the exhibition period

The total runtime of all works is approximately 65 minutes, looping continuously. Viewing experience may vary with weather and lighting conditions—direct sunlight can cause reflections, making viewing optimal during darker hours.

Participating Artists

Alex Young

Bob Bicknell-Knight

Cecilie Penney

Dirty Time (HeyThere Kapplow & Walker Tufts)

Eva Holts

Ethann Néon

Frederik Tøt Godsk

Julia Hechtman

Pablo Serret de Ena

Rodrigo Azaola

Sandrine Deumier

Sarah Dahlinger

Spøgelsesmaskinen (Rune Brink Hansen)

Stanislav Kholodnykh

Suresh Babu Madiletty

Vlad Tretiak

Xu Linyu

Exhibition Notes

Captive Portal operates as an independent, unfunded, non-profit initiative. The exhibition runs on minimal resources, giving life to the concept of alternative approaches to resource-intensive film production.

Please note that headphones may occasionally go missing during the four-month exhibition period. If you visit and find no headphones available, please check back later. We will replace them as promptly as our resources allow. None of the organisers or artists receive monetary compensation for this project.

Opening Event

A vernissage will be held on 13th of May 2025, 17:00-19:00. During this event, the entrance to Captive Portal will be open with a projection of all selected works looping with sound. Beer will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, sponsored by KIHOSKH.