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GIGA Exhibition: Unpacking Online Radicalization's Visual Language at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

Artists Jakob Ganslmeier and Ana Zibelnik dissect online propaganda and its visual codes through compelling video works.

The GIGA exhibition at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam delves into the intricate and often dangerous realm of online radicalization. Through a powerful compilation of video installations by Jakob Ganslmeier and Ana Zibelnik, visitors can explore the striking visual language and hidden codes that shape digital propaganda. This experience aims to enhance understanding of how radical ideologies subtly influence worldviews on social media.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'GIGA' by artists Jakob Ganslmeier and Ana Zibelnik explores the dangerous and intricate landscape of online radicalization through a compilation of three videos. It dissects the visual language and codes used in online communities to spread controversial philosophies and propaganda.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'GIGA,' presented at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, features artist duo Jakob Ganslmeier and Ana Zibelnik's investigation into online radicalization. Through a compilation of three videos, the artists dissect the striking and often disguised visual language, terms, and symbols employed by various online communities to spread controversial philosophies and propaganda. This exhibition aims not only to illustrate the complexities surrounding the imagery encountered daily on social media but also to contribute to media literacy by fostering awareness of how radical propaganda can subtly permeate and shape our worldview. Jakob Ganslmeier and Ana Zibelnik's work focuses on dissecting the visual representation of radical ideologies, providing an opposing narrative through an interactive artistic approach. 'GIGA' serves as a critical examination of the internet's role in radicalization, explaining the intricate codes and symbols that characterize online communication, making them difficult for outsiders to decipher. The exhibition is realized in collaboration with Paradox and supported by the Van Bijleveltstichting, the Leeuwensteinstichting, Mondriaan Fonds, and Fonds ZOZ.

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Venue
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 21, 2022 – Apr 10, 2022
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features artist duo Jakob Ganslmeier and Ana Zibelnik, who explore the visual language of online radicalization through video works. Ganslmeier's practice dissects the visual representation of radical ideologies, while Zibelnik's work delves into ecological crises and their social implications.
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