The New Normal 1.15.10-2.20.10

The New Normal
Jan. 15 – Feb. 20, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 15, 2010
6 – 8pm
Curated by Michael Connor
Co-organized with by iCI (Independent Curators International), New York and Artists Space, New York, and circulated by iCI
DiverseWorks Main Gallery

Heightened surveillance, characterized by the spread of public cameras, luggage searches, Internet monitoring and wiretapping, has become an inescapable global condition. These supported deterrents to terrorist activity were dubbed "the new normal" by U.S. vice president Dick Cheney after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Curated by Michael Connor and featuring Sophie Calle, Mohamed Camara, Hasan Elahi, Eyebeam R & D/ Jonah Peretti & Michael Frumin, Kota Ezawa, Miranda July and Harrell Fletcher, Guthrie Lonergan, Jill Magid, Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, Trevor Paglen, Corinna Schnitt, Thomson & Craighead, Sharif Waked, The New Normal brings together thirteen recent artworks that use private information as raw material and subject matter. Each of the works in the exhibition-video, Web sites, sculpture, artist's books, found objects, and photographs-grants access to the private sphere of the artist themselves, of strangers and of public officials.

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