Galleria Enrico Astuni hosts group show on language in the digital age
An exhibition at Galleria Enrico Astuni in Bologna, curated by Fabio Cavallucci, examines the transformation of language in the digital era. Featuring notable artists such as Maurizio Cattelan, Agnieszka Polska, and Tomás Saraceno, the show highlights the influence of technology and artificial intelligence on artistic expression. Among the works presented are Nedko Solakov’s Doodles, which explore communication barriers, and Maurizio Nannucci’s innovative neon text installations. Cavallucci emphasizes the vital role of art in navigating these changes, suggesting that while it may not ensure autonomy, it is crucial for understanding humanity's evolution in the digital age.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Galleria Enrico Astuni, Bologna, curated by Fabio Cavallucci
- Features works by Cattelan, Mochetti, Nannucci, Paolini, Polska, Rozendaal, Saraceno, Solakov
- Focuses on the role of language in the digital age and AI
- Cavallucci cites Filiberto Menna's 'La linea analitica dell'arte moderna' as last major Italian critique on art languages, 40 years ago
- Rozendaal translates digital algorithms into tapestries, akin to De Stijl abstraction
- Polska maintains traditional authorship in her video works, critically examining digital language and human passivity toward AI
- Paolini views art language as a 'golden prison'—powerful yet self-referential
- Cattelan uses existing communication systems in the art world to provoke critique
- Mochetti and Saraceno pursue natural language through minimalism and new technologies respectively
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Maurizio Mochetti
- Maurizio Nannucci
- Giulio Paolini
- Agnieszka Polska
- Rafaël Rozendaal
- Tomás Saraceno
- Nedko Solakov
- Fabio Cavallucci
- Filiberto Menna
- Antonella Potente
Institutions
- Galleria Enrico Astuni
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy