
"Despite the exhibition’s seemingly lighthearted appearance, the artists demonstrate the serious implications posed by new technology and our physically disconnected contemporary lifestyle. Both nostalgic and futuristic, the exhibition provides visual reflection on the technological advancements that are fast becoming an essential part of our civilization." (B)
For those of us who don't live near San Jose, SJMA has done a wonderful job of making the exhibition accessible with a great selection of videos on their website. They've also created an exhibition tour that's available via iTunes. But what's really fun, too, is the Teacher Resource Book that they've created for classroom use. Although I'm not in grade school anymore, I downloaded this PDF and really enjoyed the stuff within it - including a picture of this amazing robot sculpture called Styrobot by artist Michael Salter. WOW. I would love to see this in person - simply stunning.
Robot artists include: Clayton Bailey, Chris Cunningham, Dalek, Feric, Nemo Gould, Amy Hicks, Eric Joyner, Chico MacMurtrie, Mars-1, Michael C. McMillen, Michael Mew, David Pace, Nam June Paik, Alan Rath, Ed Ruscha, Michael Salter, Lisa Solomon, Jeff Soto, Jason Van Anden, H.C. Westermann, Gail Wight, Kow Yokoyama, and Thomas Zummer.
Robot artists include: Clayton Bailey, Chris Cunningham, Dalek, Feric, Nemo Gould, Amy Hicks, Eric Joyner, Chico MacMurtrie, Mars-1, Michael C. McMillen, Michael Mew, David Pace, Nam June Paik, Alan Rath, Ed Ruscha, Michael Salter, Lisa Solomon, Jeff Soto, Jason Van Anden, H.C. Westermann, Gail Wight, Kow Yokoyama, and Thomas Zummer.
ROBOTS: Evolution of a Cultural Icon is showing now and continues through October 19, 2008.
(A) and (B) and all images taken from San Jose Museum of Art website.
(A) and (B) and all images taken from San Jose Museum of Art website.
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