Random Institute Archives Explores Collecting Artifacts in Costa Rica and Secret North Korean Show

Random Institute Archives presents concurrent solo exhibitions at an experimental venue in San José, Costa Rica, examining the material traces of collecting practices. The shows run concurrently in the capital city. Simultaneously, a mysterious collaborative group focused on virtuality has organized a clandestine exhibition in North Korea, referred to as the Hermit Kingdom. The Costa Rican presentations investigate artifacts related to collection activities. The North Korean event is staged by an enigmatic collective with interests in virtual concepts. Both initiatives are documented under the Random Institute Archives tag on artcritical.com. The Costa Rican space is described as new and experimental. The North Korean exhibition is characterized as secret. The collaborative behind the North Korean show maintains an air of mystery regarding its identity and operations.