Michigan State University’s Broad Art Lab is collaborating with Science Gallery International’s Detroit chapter for a virtual art exhibit that explores the mark of technological design on society, as well as how the past year of living in a global pandemic has influenced us as individuals.
“Future Present: Design in a Time of Urgency” comprises 10 exhibits by that were created during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a reflection on its recent influence on the world. Specific questions raised by the exhibit’s curators include how does technology influence the environment and communities that occupy it, and how does it impact food security?
“Bringing an exhibition to life in the middle of a pandemic is no easy task, and one of such relevance today is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Mónica Ramirez-Montagut, director of the Broad Museum.
“This is exactly what Science Gallery Detroit has done with Future Present. Their presentation on the impact and potential impact of design on our society is incredibly timely, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to host it here at the Art Lab, and closer to campus.”
One of the exhibits within “Future Present” highlights the often palpable anxiety of keeping up with the all encompassing world of social media is “Safebook.”
“Safebook” is a conceptual, interactive piece that allows the user to scroll through a typical Facebook page with absolutely zero content. Where posts would appear, empty boxes take their place. The piece, created by artist Benjamin Grosser, asks if the only way to avoid the headache of Facebook and keep your private information safe is to scrub the content entirely.
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