A set of artworks engage with the invisible yet crucial network surrounding the exhibition space: its power infrastructure. This infrastructure is not supposed to be visible, and generally becomes apparent only when it malfunctions.
A (dysfunctional) light switch placed inside the space refers not only to the day-and-night lighting in der Vitrine, which is not possible to switch off and control, but also to larger issues related to electricity and the power of this invisible network. More specifically, the related map depicts electricity use for bitcoin mining all over the world, in some cases causing serious power shortage for a region’s inhabitants.
Text by Kris Dittel
A set of artworks engage with the invisible yet crucial network surrounding the exhibition space: its power infrastructure. This infrastructure is not supposed to be visible, and generally becomes apparent only when it malfunctions.
A (dysfunctional) light switch placed inside the space refers not only to the day-and-night lighting in der Vitrine, which is not possible to switch off and control, but also to larger issues related to electricity and the power of this invisible network. More specifically, the related map depicts electricity use for bitcoin mining all over the world, in some cases causing serious power shortage for a region’s inhabitants.
Text by Kris Dittel