James Bridle on Agency and Powerlessness in Opaque Systems
James Bridle, who is both an artist and writer, recently spoke with ArtReview about his exhibition named 'Agency' at NOME in Berlin. This show explores the concepts of agency and feelings of powerlessness in the context of advancing technologies. Bridle argues that these feelings stem from a lack of understanding of systems rather than a true absence of power. He advocates for a new way of thinking to rekindle a sense of agency to address challenges like climate change, automation, and securitization. The exhibition features works by artists such as Morehshin Allahyari, Sophia Al-Maria, and others, and it will be running until December 7, 2018.
Key facts
- James Bridle is an artist and writer based in London.
- His book 'The New Dark Age' addresses unforeseen consequences of social media and surveillance technology.
- The exhibition 'Agency' is at NOME in Berlin.
- The show runs through 7 December 2018.
- Artists include Morehshin Allahyari, Sophia Al-Maria, Ingrid Burrington, Navine G. Khan-Dossos, Constant Dullaart, Anna Ridler, and Suzanne Treister.
- Bridle defines agency as the capacity to take action, requiring autonomy, knowledge, and stability.
- He calls for reenchantment through new narratives to counter dominant systems.
- The interview appears in the November 2018 issue of ArtReview.
Entities
Artists
- James Bridle
- Morehshin Allahyari
- Sophia Al-Maria
- Ingrid Burrington
- Navine G. Khan-Dossos
- Constant Dullaart
- Anna Ridler
- Suzanne Treister
Institutions
- ArtReview
- NOME
Locations
- London
- Berlin
- United Kingdom
- Germany