Fakewhale in dialogue with Valentino Catricalà
We’ve followed Valentino Catricalà’s curatorial work for years, drawn to his ability to navigate the evolving landscape of technological art with both theoretical rigor and critical insight. His practice strikes a rare balance between historical research and contemporary innovation, moving fluidly between established institutions and experimental contexts, from pioneers of media art to emerging AI-driven […]
Fakewhale in dialogue with James Bloom
In his latest project, Half Cheetah, James Bloom tackles a theme that is as technical as it is existential: what happens when the algorithms that drive progress are broken down? Through the use of Reinforcement Learning systems and 3D scans of human bodies, Bloom makes a critical reflection on structures of progress and improvement in […]
Fakewhale in Dialogue with Levi van Gelder
At Fakewhale, we’ve long been fascinated by artistic practices that challenge dominant narratives and rewrite established histories. Levi van Gelder’s ongoing project around Ötzi, reimagined as the undead, post-historical drag persona Ötza, is a brilliant and disruptive example of such work. Through layered fan fiction, performance, and video installations, van Gelder gives voice and agency […]
