This exhibit is one of my favorites
that I have visited and explored. I really enjoyed how interactive it was and
how the artist, Jon Kessler, incorporated an app which everyone is drawn to nowadays. This
artwork relates heavily to the world and society, which we live in today. It
confronts how we act and who we have become. The use of materials used was
clever, especially how Jon Kessler had TV’s placed in the TV box that it came
in only cutting out where you see the screen. The artist doesn’t just let the
viewer look at his artwork but invites them to come inside and explore what it
is truly about. We are constantly on our phones and tablets, which inspired Jon
Kessler to create this piece as he was riding the New York subway. After
viewing The Web I will be paying more attention to just how many people are
engrossed in their technologies while on public transportation.
This exhibit is located at the Swiss Institute (18 Wooster Street, NY) and will be up until April 28th - I highly suggest visiting!
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