The hottest Exhibition Substack posts right now

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Peer to Peer

Do Not Research • 39 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Digital Art Art Community
  1. Peer-to-peer networks store data in a decentralized way and allow users to be both clients and servers, promoting equal interaction and file sharing.
  2. Peer-to-peer technology revolutionized digital content exchange, enabling artists to reach wider audiences online without relying on traditional distribution channels.
  3. Peer-to-peer networks have led to both positive impacts like information democratization and negative effects such as copyright infringement, causing shifts in business models.

Stuckism in the House

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Exhibition Artwork Artist
  1. Stuckism emphasizes the importance of displaying art and having meaningful discussions about it, rather than focusing on social media validation.
  2. The concept urges artists to question providing free content for tech billionaires and to paint with unique, thought-provoking ideas.
  3. The goal is to nurture emotional growth by moving away from vanity metrics of likes and hearts, and towards genuine engagement and connection through physical art exhibitions.

Advocating Success Failure

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Gallery Exhibition Sculpture
  1. The author identifies as an Advocate personality based on the Myers-Briggs assessment, focusing on personal fulfillment, helping others, and meaningful relationships.
  2. The author believes in pseudoscience and its potential for good, citing examples like Newtonian physics enabling air travel.
  3. The author plans to host weekly mini-exhibitions to engage with art and create a space for sharing creativity with friends, emphasizing the importance of creating and connecting.

CUATRO ESTACIONES · proyecto de Arte y Música

Mirlo Studio • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration NFTs Collaboration Exhibition Digital Art Music
  1. The project 'CUATRO ESTACIONES' is a collaboration between Manuel Gimferrer and Grace Hye focusing on themes of seasons and composers.
  2. Grace Hye's artistry is rooted in the physical world with a personal style, using black and inks to convey poetry and beauty.
  3. The project launch involves preparing for the release during the summer and seeking support from their communities.
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Sara Bezovšek: The Influencing Machine

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Artwork Exhibition Artist
  1. Slovenian artist Sara Bezovšek created a browser-based artwork called _The Influencing Machine - Procedures Manual_. It explores the concept of The Influencing Machine as a cultural phenomenon, mind map, epic scroll, turbofolklore, and a machine that influences emotions and thoughts.
  2. The artwork was a collaboration between Sara Bezovšek and Influencing Machine curator Aaron Moulton. It aims to question the vulnerability of archives as representations of reality and transform research information into a sensory and emotional experience.
  3. The project delves into the idea of turning research materials into something that connects with people emotionally and brings a different perspective to the concept of an Influencing Machine.

The Manic American Humanist Show, Press Release by Abbey Pusz

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Contemporary Art Internet Art Political art
  1. The exhibition 'The Manic American Humanist Show' features work from four core contributors to Do Not Research, showcasing an exploration of niche politics and post-Internet art.
  2. The artists in the exhibition address themes of cultural and political shifts in America post-2011, reflecting on movements like Occupy, Trump's election, and Bernie Sanders' campaigns.
  3. The exhibition aims to break from the nihilism in contemporary fine art and millennial politics, focusing on human agency, spiritual liberation, and self-reflection.

Artist/Administrator Par Excellence in His Head

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Exhibition Gallery Fundraising
  1. Artist/Administrator Ron Throop is dedicating a year to volunteer work at the local art association, balancing art and administrative duties to enhance community engagement.
  2. Throop is using an artist/administrator residency to raise funds for gallery upgrades through a solo exhibition of 50 recent paintings.
  3. The artist's paintings during the residency focus on various subjects like eyes, personal encounters, and imaginary creatures, showcasing his creative exploration.

Preface to the Pleasure at Being the Cause

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 10 Aug 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Exhibition Painting Philosophy
  1. Late summer and autumn are a favorite time for exhibitions and artistic expression, creating a sense of community and emotional readiness for the upcoming indoor season.
  2. The author reflects on the concepts of cause and effect, Vedanta philosophy, and the interconnectedness of everything in the universe, striving to find contentment and deeper meaning.
  3. The importance of reducing duress in life, embracing personal power, and acknowledging the illusion of societal constructs, while advocating for a deeper connection to nature and all living things.

Do Not Research: Random Forest: A Reading Room

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Artists Installation Literature Collage
  1. ISTANBUL’74 presents _Random Forest_ (A Reading Room) by Jonah Freeman & Justin Lowe with Boo-Hooray
  2. The exhibition in Istanbul includes a site-specific reading room inspired by William S. Burroughs’ _The Electronic Revolution_
  3. The artists focus on language, words, and books as foundations for artistic methods like cut-up, collage, and disruption

Leith Benkhedda: The Internet of Friends

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Online Identity Short Stories Exhibition
  1. The film 'The Internet of Friends' delves into online identity and community building through various narratives and testimonies.
  2. The film was a collaborative effort involving multiple individuals like Abbey Pusz, Buddy Moench, and more.
  3. It was initially showcased at the 'By Design' exhibition for the 2022 Sandberg Institute Graduation Show in Amsterdam.

Review of Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Fantasy Literature Book Author
  1. Exhibitions can offer surprising insights, like broadening one's view of fantasy beyond traditional perceptions.
  2. Fantasy literature includes diverse genres like epics, quests, fairy tales, and more, showcasing a rich tapestry of storytelling.
  3. The exhibition 'Fantasy: Realms of Imagination' is described as sumptuous, featuring film excerpts, beautiful books, and interactive elements.

Going to Barcelona, Which Can Be a Big Deal for an Exploding Head and Other News

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 07 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Abstract Acrylic Exhibition Art Philosophy
  1. The author shares a personal story of their terrifying experience during a painting trip to France where their head felt like it exploded, but they found that it was a common syndrome called Exploding Head Syndrome.
  2. The author is excited about being granted an opportunity to create 25-30 paintings for an exhibition to explore the theme of freedom, play, and power through art.
  3. The author reflects on the importance of living in the present moment as a painter, describing the process of abstracting old paintings and embracing the temporary insanity of spring fever.

Painting Box for Russia

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 08 Oct 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Exhibition Artistic Process
  1. The author is preparing for a solo exhibition in Rochester, NY focusing on his paintings and pricing strategy
  2. The author discusses the impact of 20th-century paradigms on art scenes and the need for change in how success is viewed
  3. A particular 'Painting Box for Russia' with ready-to-deliver paintings to Saint Petersburg for an exhibition has remained unopened due to lockdown, and the author plans to display it at an upcoming exhibition in a unique way

A short ride through hyperspace

ART⋂CODE • 6 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Installation Film Exhibition Festival
  1. Artist Tim Murray-Browne is showcasing a new immersive AV work called 'A Short Ride Through Hyperspace' at Frequency Festival.
  2. His first AI-rendered film, 'Cosmic Insignificance Therapy', premiered at INTERSECCIÓN film festival.
  3. Tim Murray-Browne will also have an Open Studio day in Glasgow where visitors can see a smaller version of his new work.

Spring Cleaning and Easter

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 02 Apr 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Exhibition Blockchain Social media Creativity
  1. Spring signifies renewal and fresh starts, like cleaning the house and spending time with loved ones during Easter.
  2. The text delves into themes of self-reflection, the impact of knowledge, and the conflict between different belief systems.
  3. Exploration of how societal norms, land ownership, and individual freedom intersect in modern America.

Last Will and Testament and Strangely Lou Reed

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 26 Feb 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Mixed Media Exhibition Legacy Painting Music
  1. Having a properly executed Last Will and Testament is crucial to ensure a smooth distribution of assets and avoid conflicts among family members after one's passing.
  2. Artists may struggle with self-confidence during life, but the legacy they leave behind can hold great emotional power and impact others long after they're gone.
  3. Music and poetry work together to evoke powerful emotions and serve as a reminder of our shared humanity and the poetic beauty in everyday life.

Symphonies of Color

Novum Newsletter • 1 HN point • 31 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Artist Architecture Exhibition
  1. Florian Yuriev was deeply inspired by the northern lights, which he saw during his childhood in Siberia.
  2. Yuriev developed a unique artistic language combining colors, music, and poetry, influenced by his experiences living in exile.
  3. Yuriev's life was marked by a pursuit of creating meaningful art, as seen in his vision for a 'light music theater' and his resistance against ideological impositions.

Brandon Bandy & Rachel Jackson: Network Spirituality

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Collaboration Online Culture
  1. Network Spirituality was a collaborative exhibition at University of California, Riverside in April of 2022, exploring algorithmic domination, 'content mirage,' and religious signifiers in the online world.
  2. The exhibition featured works that combined seemingly unrelated source material to create new cultural forms referencing past influences, like a chair reupholstered with ads or lamps transformed into stickers.
  3. Art has the potential to influence real-world events, as seen when Olivia Rodrigo became Glossier's first celebrity brand ambassador and a 'Praying for Olivia Rodrigo' purse was released as tour merchandise after being featured in the exhibition.

DNR IRL @ lower_cavity by Toniann Fernandez

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Community Digital Art Sculpture Performance art
  1. The first IRL exhibition of work by the Do Not Research community opened on April 23, 2022 at lower_cavity in Western Massachusetts, showcasing art that challenges traditional spaces and explores counter-hegemonic narratives.
  2. Artists in the exhibition presented work that navigates complex topics like conspiracy theories, digital information systems, and the impact of internet culture on art creation.
  3. The exhibition at lower_cavity featured a diverse range of artworks that delved into speculative objects, over-hyphenated future concepts, and a blend of digital and physical representations of historical and political events.

Reuben Dendinger: Review of Gillian Wearing: Wearing Masks

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Identity Postmodernism Social Commentary
  1. Gillian Wearing's art explores individual self-expression, but it also raises questions about collective identity and political content.
  2. The postmodern period's emphasis on fluid identity and masks reflects a shift towards extreme individualism and consumer-focused culture.
  3. Wearing's work challenges the depoliticized view of identity and highlights the importance of recognizing class-based exploitation and collective struggle.

Eternal Engine: Enter The Chamber

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Digital Art Futurism
  1. Eternal Engine explores themes like xeno-, glitch-, and cyberfeminism through visual art and technology, challenging mainstream narratives.
  2. The artists aim to create alternate realities by collaborating with AI and emphasizing emancipation and queering over surveillance and binary oppositions.
  3. The exhibition 'Enter The Chamber' offers a safe space for free-living algorithms, pushing against capitalist dystopia, and embracing fluidity and queer identities.

Nicholas Aloisio-Shearer: Reject Modernity, Embrace Tradition II: I Have Been In This Place Before

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Digital Art Social Commentary Internet culture
  1. The exhibition showcases jacquard woven tapestries inspired by the Apocalypse Tapestry from the 14th Century, merging biblical allegories with internet culture and contemporary image production.
  2. The artworks in the exhibition blend traditional artistic techniques with modern internet imagery, creating a bridge between historical tapestry production and current computational logic.
  3. The pieces in the collection draw on a variety of sources, including 3D print repositories, internet memes, and religious iconography, reflecting a fusion of technology, mythology, and cultural critique.