The genius of these exhibits is not the fact that they are digital art, it’s the fact that this art cannot easily be categorized. Audio, visual and tactile elements are intentionally used or not used to capture a certain ambiance in each atmosphere—this isn’t your traditional art studio.
For those who say that digital art is too easily manipulated to be true art, then maybe you should check out this exhibit for yourself. And for those of you who can’t stand this type of art at all, go back to the salon where you belong.
Welcome to the 21st century.
Isaac Julien, Paul Pfeiffer, and Johan Grimonprez’s works are on display at the MIT List Visual Arts Center from April 27 through July 1, 2001 in conjunction with the Boston Cyberarts Festival. For more information, please call (617) 253-4680 or visit web.mit.edu/lvac/www/.