New York, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2013
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A mechanical fortune teller that spouts cryptic tweets, a collaborative online paint canvas, webcam stars posed as iconic artworks, and other works will enliven Internet Week New York Headquarters at Chelseas Metropolitan Pavilion as part of an interactive art group show curated by Eyebeam Art + Technology Center.
From May 20th to 23rd, Fast Connection Search: Recent Works from Eyebeam will offer a whimsical, provocative take on how technology is revolutionizing the nature of social relationships faster than society can fully comprehend. In Webcam Venus, webcam stars recreate poses from iconic paintings like Da Vincis Mona Lisa and Botticellis Venus. Other works, including #Fortune and persecuting.us, re-envision Twitter, one using it as a source of anonymous wisdom, the other to highlight political polarization. Other works explore digital anonymity, the collaborative process, and the possible dystopia that could emerge from our corporatized, commercialized culture.
The group show is curated by Eyebeam, a nonprofit incubator that has been bringing artists and creative technologists together since 1997 to address the cultural impact of technology. It will be open daily from May 20th to May 23rd from 9AM to 6PM at Internet Week New York Headquarters.
Now in its sixth year, Internet Week New York has become one of the worlds top digital festivals, cementing New York City’s status as a global hub where technology, business, and culture meet. Over the course of the week, more than 45,000 people are expected to attend over 400 panels, Meetups, exhibits, screenings, parties, and more taking place at Internet Week New York HQ and other venues across the city. Passes to Internet Week New York Headquarters start at $ 135.00 and can be purchased at http://www.internetweekny.com/orders.
“Eyebeam has long been a breeding ground for artists who challenge our preconceptions about the role of technology in our lives, culture, and society, said Caroline Waxler, Festival Director of Internet Week New York. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Eyebeam on this timely and exciting exhibition.
Eyebeam Executive Director Patricia Jones described the partnership as thought-provoking, and particularly of-the-moment. This is a great period in New Yorks culture never before has the intersection of technology, art, and design been so keenly felt, and the overlaps so fresh and innovative. Were delighted to be participating with Internet week and bringing the work of our artists to a particularly receptive and appropriate audience.
The works featured in “Fast Connection Search: Recent Works from Eyebeam include: