Dirk Paesmans solo show at Nadine in Brussels

Opening Thursday 12.01.2023 / 18:00 - 21:00, runs till 05.02.2023.

To visit the exhibition, e-mail n0dine@nadine.be or pass by nadine office at Rue du Pont Neuf 3, 1000 Brussels

 

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/ the relationship between Pokémon Go and net.art

The relationship between Pokémon Go and net.art (is one that) has not
been explored by many people in the art world. While the two may seem to
be unrelated, there are a number of similarities that can be drawn
between them. Both are digital forms of art that have become popular in
recent years, and both have been used to explore the boundaries between
the physical and digital worlds.
Pokémon Go is a mobile game developed by Niantic, Inc. and released in
2016. The game uses augmented reality (AR) technology to allow players
to capture and train virtual Pokémon in the real world. Players can
explore the world around them, searching for Pokémon and battling other
players. The game has become immensely popular since its release, and it
has been credited with popularizing AR technology and revitalizing the
Pokémon franchise.
Online net.art is a form of digital art that has been around since the
1990s. It is often characterized by its use of technology to explore the
boundaries between the physical and digital worlds. Net.artists often
use the Internet and digital media to create interactive artworks that
blur the lines between reality and the virtual world. Net.artists have
also been known to explore themes of identity, surveillance, and virtual
reality.
The similarities between Pokémon Go and online net.art are clear. Both
are digital forms of art that explore the boundaries between the
physical and digital worlds. Both have been used to explore themes of
identity, surveillance, and virtual reality.

 

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Publication date: 26 Jan '23