Victor Burgin's Dual New York Exhibitions Explore Modernism's Destructive Forces Through Digital Projections

In New York City, two exhibitions highlight the digital creations of Victor Burgin. At Cristin Tierney Gallery, "Victor Burgin: Midwest" runs from September 8 to October 22, 2016, showcasing projections such as Prairie and Mirror Lake, which explore the themes of Native American displacement and the destruction of Chicago's Mecca Apartment Building. Simultaneously, "Victor Burgin: UK76" is on display at Bridget Donahue Gallery from September 8 to November 6, 2016, examining class inequalities in Britain through his 1976 series. Burgin's technique of separating text from imagery promotes extended contemplation with digital loops, influenced by Guy Debord and Roland Barthes, while a related project, US 77, is featured in Philadelphia's Slought Foundation as part of the "Then and Now" exhibition, presenting challenging visuals.