"SCAN" is a kinetic sound installation that explores inaccessible phenomena from our immediate surroundings using advanced experimental detector technology, as an extension and exploration of human sensory and cognitive capacities.

"SCAN" employs an array of six rotating detector systems that directionally capture and amplify signals in the microwave range. This part of the electromagnetic spectrum —a region densely populated by human technologies— is highly versatile supporting a wide variety of communication and observation; from everyday technology (such as mobile phones, bluetooth, wifi) to advanced scientific studies (such as satellite communication, radar, and radio astronomy).

The project is a continuation of Skjødt Hasselstrøm’s artistic research and work. Where previous works have focused natural phenomena such as electromagnetic energy ("ÆTER", 2017), radiation from the Sun ("The Receiver", 2019), and cosmic rays ("μ", 2022 and "Myriads", 2024), "SCAN" examines phenomena in our immediate surroundings that are created by human beings.

The installation was realised as part of an EMAP - European Media Art Platform residency, with support from the Danish Arts Foundation, Danish Composers’ Society / KODA Culture and New Carlsberg Foundation.