Interactive art pioneers Blast Theory will debut their latest work, Proof As If Proof Were Needed, at the 2025 SXSW festival. Created in collaboration with Ting-Tong Chang, the single screen video installation invites visitors to explore a Taiwanese house and uncover the secrets of its former occupants.
The immersive experience allows viewers to move around the floorplan of the house, with each room revealing a different aspect of the couple’s history. As they tidy up their deserted home, the visitors are taken on a journey through the debris of a relationship breakdown.
The work is a closed loop, but also unfolds progressively as visitors explore the house in different orders, offering a unique interpretation for each viewer. Proof As If Proof Were Needed is a vivid cinematic experience that follows the logic of dreams, providing a thought-provoking look into the complexities of relationships.
The premiere of Proof As If Proof Were Needed will take place as part of the XR Experience Competition at SXSW in Austin, Texas later this year.
The collaboration between Ting-Tong Chang and Blast Theory is part of the Future Art and Culture programme at SXSW, produced by British Underground and Arts Council England, with partnership support from the British Council. Additional support for the project has been provided by the British Council, BFI Travel Grants, and the Taiwanese National Culture and Art Foundation’s (NCAF) Rainbow Initiative.
A photo by Che-Chun Liu will accompany the work.
Future Art and Culture is a major international showcasing initiative held annually at SXSW. The project highlights art and technology from the UK through exhibitions, panel discussions, partnerships, and networking events. It is produced by British Underground and Arts Council England, with partnership support from the British Council.
The NCAF’s Rainbow Initiative aims to encourage local legal entities and art groups to collaborate with international cultural institutions and create new works. The grant supports pioneering cultural productions that deepen regional networks, disseminate art across borders, connect professional resources, and establish long-term partnerships.