Everything is Connected: Art and Conspiracy at The Met Breuer
The Met Breuer in New York opens 'Everything is Connected: Art and Conspiracy,' a two-part exhibition curated by Douglas Eklund and Ian Alteveer. The show explores the relationship between contemporary art and conspiracy theories over the past fifty years. The first section features works that use public data to expose deceptions, corruption, and controversial government operations. The second section focuses on artists who approach the theme through symbolic and fantastical imagery. The exhibition addresses the current climate of alternative theories and information overload, highlighting how artists have engaged with suspicion and hidden narratives.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Everything is Connected: Art and Conspiracy'
- Opens at The Met Breuer in New York
- Curated by Douglas Eklund and Ian Alteveer
- Covers the last fifty years of contemporary art
- Two sections: data-driven exposés and imaginative interpretations
- Addresses the contemporary context of conspiracy theories and information complexity
Entities
Artists
- Douglas Eklund
- Ian Alteveer
Institutions
- The Met Breuer
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States