For This Artist, Doomscrolling Isn't a Bad Thing
Briefly

Jon Rafman's exhibition, Proof of Concept, at Spruth Magers gallery in Los Angeles is a deep exploration into the nihilism and obsession of today's screen culture. The space is adorned with distorted digital renditions and offers interactive experiences like music videos created by AI, embodying the chaotic nature of the internet. Rafman, drawing on the powerful methods of Surrealism and Dada, uses technological tools to unearth human connection amidst digital absurdity, highlighting this interplay between culture and technology in recent works like his series Nine Eyes of Google Street View.
Rafman's art in Proof of Concept plays on the absurdity of digital culture, juxtaposing music videos and AI-generated imagery in an immersive gallery setting.
By embodying the nihilistic tendencies of today's online culture, Rafman's work offers a unique lens on human connection amidst the chaos of technology.
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