A trend that I have noticed in many current exhibitions is the theme of technology. In a previous post I discussed MoMA’s “Talk To Me.” The New York Times Article “Data as Art, as Science, as a Reason for Being” by Edward Rothstein describes the I.B.M. “THINK” exhibit. This exhibit, according to the arcticle, showcases the different technologies of the company’s past and its ideas for the future. It uses numerous screens to show off diffent things about I.B.M. and technology. It is in Lincoln Center from September 23 to October 23 and is free but requires tickets for timed sessions.
Rothstein’s review of the exhibition is effective because it first describes the exhibit, telling the audience what it is about, then goes on to critique it. He offers suggestions of things it could have done better. He does make the point that the exhibition is sh. His critique gives off the impression that the exhibit didn’t live up to its potential but it was still very good. Although the review sugeested some weak aspects of the exhibition, it did make me feel intrigued about it.
Do you think that as we progress further in technology, that the technological theme will continue to persist? Will there be a point when technology will no longer feel novel since it is so intertwined in our lives?
I agree, an intriguing review would always drive one to go see the exhibit. What was one thing you want to see in the review to make it more effective?
What about the exhibit did you think most encompassed the theme and would you recommend for people to go see it?
this seems like a very interesting exhibition
in response to kenny i think that we might hit like a plateau in technology and then there will be a resurgence in other forms of art but till then this technological theme will continue.
I think this is quite exciting. It is always entertaining to see what types of new things technology offers.
You do realize posts are time stamped.
This exhibit sounds very interesting and I would like to see it . I am interested in seeing the differences of the technology in the past to those in the future.