Mika Rottenberg's Scenographies Reveal Labor in Digital Economy

Mika Rottenberg constructs scenographies that reveal the immense chain of production and value creation in today's generalized market and digital economy. Her work indexes art onto the real, highlighting new forms of socialization and organization in the labor world. The article in artpress (no. 435, July-August 2016, pp. 42-47) examines how Rottenberg's installations expose the hidden connections between physical and digital labor, often using absurd, humorous, and surreal elements to critique capitalist structures. Her pieces typically involve repetitive, manual tasks juxtaposed with high-tech processes, reflecting the alienation and interconnectedness of contemporary work. The article discusses specific works and their commentary on global supply chains and the commodification of human activity.