Body Language

An exhibition in Paris exploring the relationship between photography and the human form

The Centre Culturel Suisse in Paris has gathered a selection of photos focused on the concept of the body from the Fotomuseum Winterthur‘s collection, as part of the city’s “Mois de la photo” (Month of Photography) event. Throughout its history as a medium, photography has entertained an exclusive and intimate relation with the body. The exhibition explores this interaction, from the gestures exchanged among human …

Fashion and Technology

Innovations in clothing from zippers to the Internet on display at FIT

Clothing defined by its connection to technology is the focus of “Fashion and Technology,” a special exhibit at the Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology (MFIT) in NYC. An arrangement of over 100 objects from the museum’s generous permanent collection of dresses, accessories and textiles, curated by Ariele Elia and Emma McClendon, explores the historical advancements and ground-breaking experiments in the industry over the past …

Interview: Matt Kenyon

The cross-platform artist talks technology, politics and his newest work, SUPERMAJOR

Best described as a bit of a tech nerd with creative interests, Matt Kenyon also has a score to settle with big business and irresponsible government. Reacting to the economic and social impact engendered by their misbehavior, Kenyon joined forces with Doug Keaton in 1999 to found SWAMP, a cross-platform initiative combining technology and art. Ranging from living micro-organisms Tardigotchi to ecosystems whose sustainability is …