""Technology is both the remedy and the poison," artist Cao Fei quotes Bernard Stiegler, emphasizing the complex relationship between technological advancements and their impact on human practices."
"The title Dash refers to the high-frequency whirr of a drone, symbolizing the tension between autonomous machines and human control in agriculture."
"In 2024, Chinese agricultural drones completed work covering over 173 million hectares, generating a market worth about 13 billion yuan, driven by rural aging and climate instability."
"Dash presents a hybrid landscape of a grain warehouse and a farmer-training station, illustrating the intersection of technology and traditional agricultural practices."
Cao Fei's exhibition Dash explores the dual nature of technology in agriculture, highlighting both its efficiency and the disruption it causes. The exhibition features a film, a virtual reality game, and installations resulting from three years of fieldwork with XAG, an agricultural-drone company. China's agricultural drone market has rapidly expanded, addressing issues like rural aging and labor demands. While drones enhance productivity and inclusivity, the exhibition emphasizes that efficiency should not be the sole measure of progress in agriculture.
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