Strasbourg's First Digital Art Biennale 'Touch Me' Explores Human-Technology Relations
Strasbourg's first contemporary art biennale, titled 'Touch Me,' took place from December 15, 2018, to March 31, 2019. Curated by Yasmina Khouaidjia and backed by the gallery Impact, the event showcased the work of eighteen international artists at the Hôtel des Postes, a neo-Gothic structure that previously functioned as Strasbourg's initial data center. The biennale explored the dynamics of virtual connections and their influence on both public and private realms, touching on issues such as citizenship, surveillance, and the management of personal data. Featured artists included Trevor Paglen, Aram Bartholl, Evan Roth, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras, Anike Joyce Sadiq, and Constant Dullaart, representing three generations and reflecting on technology's cultural effects over the past 25 years.
Key facts
- The first French contemporary art biennale linked to digital themes was held in Strasbourg
- It ran from December 15, 2018, to March 31, 2019
- Eighteen international artists participated
- Curator Yasmina Khouaidjia organized it with support from gallery Impact
- The venue was the historic Hôtel des Postes, a neo-Gothic building
- The biennale explored human-technology relations and virtual boundaries
- Artists included Trevor Paglen, Aram Bartholl, Evan Roth, and Constant Dullaart
- Themes covered surveillance, data control, and cultural impacts
Entities
Artists
- Sandra Barré
- Yasmina Khouaidjia
- Trevor Paglen
- Aram Bartholl
- Evan Roth
- Louis-Philippe Scoufaras
- Anike Joyce Sadiq
- Kaori Kinoshita
- Alain Della Negra
- Harding Meyer
- Constant Dullaart
- Claude Closky
- Mark Farid
- Florian Mehnert
- Paolo Cirio
- Sarah Ancelle Schönfeld
- Jia
Institutions
- Biennale d’art contemporain de Strasbourg
- Impact
- artpress
Locations
- Strasbourg
- France
- Hôtel des Postes
Sources
- artpress —