Suzanne Treister's Retrospective at Modern Art Oxford Explores Technology and Mysticism
Suzanne Treister's retrospective exhibition, 'Prophetic Dreaming,' is currently on display at Modern Art Oxford, featuring her artistic journey spanning over 40 years until 12 April. This showcase highlights the shift in technology, from the beginnings of gaming to contemporary digital environments, infused with mystical themes such as tarot. Notable early pieces include 'Detroit Kid Video Game' (1990) and 'Fictional Videogame Stills' (1991–92). The 'SOFTWARE' series (1993–94) presents painted boxes containing floppy disks, while the Rosalind Brodsky project (1995–2006) features 'Golem/Loew: Artificial Life' (2001–02). Treister's tarot decks, including 'HEXEN 2039' (2004–06) and 'HEXEN 5.0' (2023–25), intertwine digital concepts with mystical imagery, critiquing technological dystopias and guiding audiences through a techno-futurist landscape.
Key facts
- Suzanne Treister's retrospective 'Prophetic Dreaming' is at Modern Art Oxford.
- The exhibition runs through 12 April.
- It covers over four decades of Treister's work, from 1990 to 2025.
- Early works include 'Detroit Kid Video Game' (1990) and 'Fictional Videogame Stills' (1991–92).
- The Rosalind Brodsky project (1995–2006) features a fictional time-traveler and IMATI agency.
- Tarot decks like 'HEXEN 2.0' (2009–11) include Aldous Huxley and explore digital mysticism.
- 'HEXEN 5.0' (2023–25) incorporates terms such as 'BLOCKCHAIN' and 'Astro Cognition.'
- Treister's work critiques technology, surveillance, and conspiracy theories through associative thinking.
Entities
Artists
- Suzanne Treister
- Aldous Huxley
Institutions
- Modern Art Oxford
- ArtReview
- The Institute of Militronics and Advanced Time Interventionality
Locations
- Oxford
- United Kingdom