About

The Sperm Whale is a collective of artists and programmers based in New York City, known for their immersive projections and interactive video installations. Their very first visuals were scanned holographic stickers of dogs and frogs which were bought from a stationery store down the block in the East Village.

Originally formed as a band, the group began enhancing their live shows with playful, hand-coded visuals. Drawing on their backgrounds in programming and animation, they developed Orcha—their own custom-built VJ software.

Since 2006, they’ve held residencies at numerous NYC clubs and showcased work at over a hundred venues and festivals worldwide. Though they no longer perform music, they continue to bridge fine art and nightlife with a vibrant, pop-infused aesthetic.