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The Arcade of Hypermodernity

Curated by Jason Jenn & Vojislav Radovanović for Studio Channel Islands 

June  1 - July 27, 2024


Studio Channel Islands Art Center

The Arcade of Hypermodernity: Where Art, Technology, and Imagination Collide

 

Studio Channel Islands and L.A. Art Documents is thrilled to announce The Arcade of Hypermodernity, an immersive journey into the intersection of technology and imagination curated by Jason Jenn and Vojislav Radovanović. Set to transform the gallery space into a vibrant playground of ideas, this group art exhibition and special events from June 1 - July 27, 2024, invite visitors to explore realms of unadulterated enjoyment and profound socio-political reflection.

 

The Arcade of Hypermodernity proposes a multisensory experience where imaginations are set free amidst a backdrop of contemporary challenges and technological innovation. From the whimsical to the thought-provoking, this exhibition celebrates the endless possibilities unleashed by human creativity and artificial intelligence.

 

Curated as an homage to the varied ideas and concepts of arcades as both architectural wonders and pleasurable places of escapism through the ages, the exhibition blends high-tech and low-tech elements to create an atmosphere of nostalgia and futurism. Visitors can expect to encounter interactive installations, captivating video, augmented reality works, animatronics, and devices reminiscent of a bygone era.

 

Featured artists include: Carlos Luna James, Chenhung Chen, Chris Towle, Edwin Vasquez, Eugene Ahn, Girlacne, Gregory Frye, Ibuki Kuramochi, Ismael de Anda III, Jason Heath, Jason Jenn, Jeff Frost, Jennie E Park, Jody Zellen, Joseph Carrillo, Karen Hochman Brown, Leslie Foster, Liberty Worth, Matthew Pagoaga, R SKY Palkowitz, Vojislav Radovanović

 

More than mere visual spectacle - the exhibition serves as part of a larger series of curatorial projects exploring the connection between art and healing. This iteration focuses on playful encounters to challenge visitors to embrace new insights and perspectives on the ever-increasing pace of the world and the myriad technological advances around us. Visitors are invited to stop trying to keep up and just give in for a little game time with The Arcade of Hypermodernity.

SPECIAL ACTIVATION EVENTS

June 1st: Open Studios and Exhibition Reception

11am to 4pm - Arcade Trail through SCI Art Center’s Open Studios 

4pm to 6pm - Reception and Celebration

6pm - Live Performance 

 

Saturday, June 15 @ 1pm Artist Talk: Immersive Technology & Art 

A roundtable discussion exploring the themes of the exhibition and artists' practice
with Carlos Luna James, Ismael de Anda III, and Eugene Ahn.

 

Saturday, June 22 @  1pm Artist Talk: Cyborg Surreality
A roundtable discussion exploring the themes of the exhibition and artists' practice

with Chenhung Chen, Jennie E. Park, and Ibuki Kuramochi.

 

Saturday, July 20 @ 7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) Film Screenings & Interactive Fiber

Demonstration and talk by fiber artist Liberty Worth and film screenings

with talks featuring video artists Leslie Foster, Jody Zellen, and Karen Hochman Brown. 

 

Friday, July 26 @ 7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Musical Muses

A conversation with composers alongside presentations of original compositions in film

with Joseph Carrillo and Don Harper.

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