During May and June 2024, Hungarian musician Pál Zwickl has been in residence at A4 for the creation of Ephemeral Mirage, a sound work that offers an insight into the political and cultural development of Hungarian radio broadcasting. The project explores themes of technology, democracy and radio, focusing on the powerful influence of propaganda in fostering social anger. Through the fusion of coded and interpreted sounds, it seeks to create a unique soundscape and experience where the human voice serves as a central element in conveying emotion, storytelling and collective introspection. The performance challenges the audience to confront the ephemeral nature of truth and perception in an age dominated by technological innovation and political influence.

The video is produced by A4 as part of New Perspectives for Action, a project by Re-Imagine Europe, co-funded by the European Union and supported using public funding by Slovak Arts Council and Bratislava City Foundation. The video was created also by volunteers, as part of a project supported by the European Solidarity Corps program. Video: Paula Díaz & Eduarda Palmeira & Amelie Pret Interview: Anete Bužoka