Adam Chodzko's Exhibition Explores Image Moderation and Typhoon Haiyan Through Found Imagery

Adam Chodzko's exhibition debuted just prior to the arrival of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in 2014. It features Laarni, a fictional image moderator based in Makati City, who oversees UK social media. A ten-minute video captures a Skype conversation between Laarni and Everyday Billions, showcasing her role through playful banter. The exhibition includes curated collections of found images, such as photos of storm damage reminiscent of Haiyan and slides depicting individuals asleep. Additionally, international circus posters and a Fortuna cigarette poster featuring text by R.D. Laing, adorned with belladonna seeds, are on display. Chodzko intertwines imagined narratives with tangible visuals, probing the realities of online interactions. The exhibition's timing prompts reflection on its relation to the calamity.