from Dublin's Project Art Centre 

It's always interesting to come across something that as a collaborative group of people strives to further the true potential of the human species. Such is the ongoing enterprise of the Aion Experiment, the first taking place in Northern Europe in the 1930's by a team of practitioners from a diverse background; physics, chemistry, psychology and sociology. One of the aims of the experiments have been to develop a greater understanding of the phenomenon of body-oriented energy.

The general public are invited to attend and participate in this Aion Experiment which will takes place at Dublin’s Project Arts Centre between the 12 February and the 12 April 2010. This experiment differs greatly from some of the more intensive previous Aion Experiments in which volunteers remained under close observation for prolonged periods. Throughout the duration of this exhibition several devices will be installed in the exhibition space, which will in turn become highly charged with energy that fosters cell regeneration and cerebral stimulation. The organisers request that all members of the public who plan to attend this experiment prepare physically and mentally in advance, as the Gallery will be charged with biofield energy. The organisers also wish to notify  visitors that effects of this Aion Experiment may only become apparent in the weeks following the event.

The first Aion Experiment took place in Northern Europe in the 1930s, instigated by a team of practitioners from diverse disciplines including physics, chemistry, psychology and sociology. Since its inception the Foundation has stated that one central aim unifying its diverse members and affiliates is the desire to develop a greater understanding of the phenomena of body-oriented energy. To this end, numerous experiments have been undertaken, involving countless participants. In an attempt to heighten the results of the experiments, they often take place in temporary laboratories, erected upon sites identified – at some point in history – as charged with naturally occurring biofield energy.

…at that point my colleagues and I began experiencing the first of several extreme onsets. None of us spoke at the time but discussion afterwards revealed that each of us present in the room were somehow quietly convinced that we were entering a higher level of consciousness…
- participant of one of the first Aion Experiments (Aion 01B) 1943.

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