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Super excited to announce my upcoming exhibition, “ S E E N, “ at L’Atelier Yaffe Gallery in Portland, Oregon! February 10 - April 6, 2024 111 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Suite 104, Portland, OR 97232 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Saturday, February 10, 2PM Artist Reception: Saturday, February 10, 3-8PM Conversation With The Curator: Saturday, February 17, 2PM L’Atelier Yaffe’s inaugural exhibition, titled S E E N, considers how creative spirits reveal their presence on their own terms. In today’s world, to be seen often means to be identifiable through perceptible ways of being. This type of characterization is often based on external contexts which indicate a physical presence or engagement. However, our identities are not limited to the digestible ways of being but usually exceed the perceptible expectations of those we engage with. The artists featured in this exhibition capture what it means to be seen on their own terms, all while rallying viewers to consider what it means to be seen by others in societal spaces. Contributing artists Ibrahem Hasan, Christopher Paul Jordan, Alim Ringgold, Samantha Wall, and SHAN Wallace use a range of materials and mediums to emphasize the dynamism of the communities they derive from and the necessity to be seen in order to find human and cultural connections. S E E N illuminates the underrepresented narratives of these artists, connects the nuanced realities of being Black and Brown, and recognizes the value in what we can see and what we do not, encouraging the latter to matter just as much. ttps://https://lnkd.in/gRUmS8y2

about the discourse on truth programming has nothing to do with language the above two linguistic terms best to be kept fully apart, maintaining integrity of each one’s meaning and essentials programming is digital & digitisational pool-recording of data in ladders/shapes-in-boxes for scientific use language is free, out-of-the-box creation of concepts & of interpretations of concepts of data in ladders/shapes-in-boxes and of themselves any ladders, boxes and science/technology pools beyond-the-obviously-useful programmed memory: language is inherently seeking interpretation-in-freedom of anything in word discussion Toward intelligent understanding of wild difference in tolerance and in the humility for ongoing discourse between extreme differences Language, not excluding the imaginary myth, the mistakes, the intuition, the critical out-of-system judgment, the chance risk: values chance risk and decides individually, after diverse discussion, in intelligent understanding Language may, or may not decide toward physical survival, like in the cases of atomic, or jointly decided heroism: e.g. wars protecting freedom and democracy Furthermore, human intelligence is real and free by nature, suffocating within enclosure of revelatory oracle dogma; worst when politically-mathematically the latter is calculated to spread terror and obligation to peoples On the contrary, artificial “intelligence” is fundamentally programmed and determined; to be used as recorded, obligatory pre-memory of scientific systems, hence, it may be manipulated to be taken “religiously” into account. Human intelligence is needed, to reach wholesome-critically valuable, rather, than plain mereological simulacra solutions in anything Freedom, honesty and kindness make both intelligence and existence; on the fertile earth of which valuable progress arises. A propos, isn’t artifice, by linguistic definition, the shallow fallow shortcoming of intelligence? Unable, by force of insufficient brains, or by dishonest will, to solve problems, leading in the mime of knowledge? So, another fair logical linguistic conclusion would be to drop the term “intelligence” by the term artificial and change the name AI into PP: Paraintelligent Programming. A lot of circulating misunderstandings would be annulled, this way, regarding supreme and sublime powers of calculative constructions to find Absolute Truth, where human beings “can’t”. Let’s, do call the emperor naked, as we see no clothes on him and call him marvellously dressed when the situation is really so. Let’s leave the term intelligence where it belongs: with the thinking-in-suffering, incorrect-toward-critical truth wordie humans.

Digital humanities projects can extend the legacy of cultural heritage in part by making assets available to new audiences. That was my goal in the recently completed project, working with the estate of Varujan Boghosian to process, digitize, and exhibit selections of the late artist's work. Varujan Boghosian’s assemblages and collages—sometimes whimsical, sometimes brooding, and ceaselessly referential—dissociate images, objects, and language from their original contexts to establish and explore new associations and meanings. Stephanie Zambrana and I were tapped by the late artist’s family to retrieve and transport the artwork under the stewardship of his estate from gallery storage at the Robert Motherwell House to storage in New York City. There, the team captured the collection’s pertinent metadata and made images of most of the collection. With the artwork described and documented, we sought to create a digital exhibit to connect Boghosian’s motifs with new audiences and elevate awareness of his contributions to the art world. Utilizing the minimal computing digital exhibition software Wax, and under the guidance of Bryan Zehngut-Willits we built varujanboghosian.com, which we invite you to explore Boghosian's artwork through! (It is optimized for desktop or tablet but is functional on a mobile device.) I am honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with my colleagues and the artist’s family to create this resource. It was a great way to wrap up 2023! #digitalhumanities #digitalexhibition #archives #collectionsmanagement #exhibition #webdevelopment #minimalcomputing #art #assemblage #collage

Check out my review for Brummell Magazine of the new Royal Academy show 'Entangled Pasts, 1768-now, Art, Colonialism and Change' here:

It's a positive shift to see more living individuals being commemorated in public sculptures. It's great to celebrate diversity and give recognition to talents that have been overlooked, especially among black men and women whose stories often go untold. Yet, as Art UK points out, the imbalance remains, with most public sculptures still depicting white men. It's an important reminder of the ongoing need to tackle historical inequalities and ensure the world around us reflects everyone's contributions. https://lnkd.in/dz-x4BgX.

Grace Gordon tapped three experts in the field of art collecting — Zina Khair, Leila Heller, and Vanessa Fuchs — and brings you the best advice from them on how to become an art collector. Discover the art of art collecting, below.

Depicting slavery has never been a straightforward proposition. Racism, unbridled capitalism, parochial politics, colonialism, and war all curdle into the explanation (to which I would add the transcendent notion of 'evil'). Here is an assessment of how two exhibitions treat the subject in different ways, and what is lost sight of in the process. https://lnkd.in/g4EFCrNk

I would like to share with you this graphic design proposal for the exhibition "Between space and surface" of 2021. The exhibition organized by the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, curated by Riccardo Caldura, features the works of: Arthur Duff, Ludovico Bomben, Francesco Candeloro. The visual composition focuses on typography and introduces two other elements useful to the representation of the artistic concept: 1) Light is the main theme of this exhibition, through it works take shape in space and on surfaces. We have chosen to represent materially the ephemeral presence of light with the use of orange color. 2) Using a transparent medium, the poster takes on new identities when interacting with the surrounding space. It can be presented in different ways on different spaces and surfaces. made with my sweetie Laura Serraglio 💖 #graphicdesign #visualdesign #exhibition #exhibitiondesign #visualidentity #catalogue #finearts #venezia #venice

Uncover the allure of minimal abstract art and its impact on contemporary aesthetics. Explore the beauty of simplicity in art and its relevance in today's society. Delve into the world of minimalism to unlock its transformative power in shaping emotions and perceptions.

🗿✨ Explore the fascinating tradition of statue rubbing in this new article. This age-old practice, spanning from ancient cultures to modern times, highlights our deep, personal connection with art. 👉 Learn about the iconic statues around the world and their role as symbols of hope and connection. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dUPPAGfP