Bjørn Staal

Bjørn Staal, also known as nonfigurativ, is a Norwegian artist, programmer, and researcher whose work explores the dynamic interactions between digital systems and human perception and behavior. With more than a decade of experience in multidisciplinary design and software development, Staal co-founded the experimental design studio Void in 2015. Focused mainly on the development of large-scale interactive installations, Void has gained international recognition for its work at the intersection of design, architecture, technology, and art. Since leaving the studio in 2023, Staal has focused on his personal work, exploring how dynamic systems can enrich our experience and understanding of what it means to be human in an age where more and more of our agency is being outsourced to algorithms.