Words and Power: Barbara Kruger’s Visual Revolution
Let’s talk about Barbara Kruger, the artist who turned art into a boxing ring where words are her punches. Imagine walking into an art gallery and BAM! Her works hit you like a straight punch to the face. Words in black and white on flashy backgrounds stare at you like the eyes of an overly i
Mark Manders: The Architecture of Identity
Born in Volkel, Netherlands, in 1968, Mark Manders is a distinguished Dutch artist renowned for his installations, drawings, and sculptures. Living and working in Ronse, Belgium, Manders has established himself in the contemporary art world, with his works featured in numerous public collections glo
Cory Arcangel: The Artist Rewriting the Codes of Digital Culture
Cory Arcangel, born in Buffalo, New York, in 1978, emerges as a pioneer in the digital art landscape. His career is marked by relentless experimentation that blends technology and pop culture, resulting in works that are as provocative as they are evocative. From an early age, Arcangel demonstrated
Hito Steyerl: Framing the Global Imagery
“Art is rather powerless…on the level of what it shows. It is more powerful on the level of how it shows.” _Hito Steyerl Hito Steyerl, born on January 1, 1966, she is a German-origin filmmaker, moving image artist, writer, and innovator in the essay documentary field. Steyerl’s main
Sondra Perry: Exploring Digital Realities
Sondra Perry, born in 1986 in New Jersey, is an important figure in the landscape of experimental contemporary art, renowned for her visual narratives that probe the relationship between identity, technology, and society. Her art transcends the traditional boundaries of video and installation, explo
Jesper Just: Transcending Realities
Jesper Just, born in 1974 in Copenhagen, is a renowned figure in the realm of contemporary art, known for his evocative visual narratives that delve into complex human emotions and societal expectations. This Danish artist’s work moves beyond the traditional bounds of film and installation art
Yngve Holen: Body and Alienation in the Modern World
In contemporary art, the human figure often takes a central position. However, in the work of the Norwegian-German artist Yngve Holen, the human body seems conspicuously absent. Yet, this absence is merely superficial, as his art deeply probes our relationship with technology and, through it, reshap
Bruce Nauman and the Art of Experimentation
Bruce Nauman ‘s Transformation Born in Indiana in 1941, Bruce initially turned to the world of art through music. But even though music was his first love, a new passion took hold during his university years. While he began his studies in the sciences and mathematics, painting ensnared Nauman&
Laure Prouvost: An Odyssey Through the Concrete and the Illusory
Laure Prouvost is renowned for her multidisciplinary body of work, which spans an array of media—from video and immersive installations to painting and performance art. Her creations captivate audiences with their sensory richness, smartly intertwining language, humor, and narrative to offer surp
In dialogue with Ferdinand Doblhammer
Introducing Ferdinand Doblhammer Artist: Ferdinand Doblhammer – Birthplace: Korneuburg, Austria 1996 – Living in: Vienna, Austria Visit Artist Website – How did you develop your interest in media art, music, and design? I‘ve always been fascinated by computers of any kind, vis
