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Experience Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Abstracción biométrica' Exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica

This immersive display explores human communication and vital bodily functions through innovative biometric art installations.

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Abstracción biométrica' exhibition presents a deeply personal and evocative exploration of life signs. Discover installations rooted in fundamental human bodily functions like heartbeat and respiration, alongside the cornerstone of human communication. This electronic artist creates platforms for public participation using robotics, computerized surveillance, and telematic networks.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition delves into the deeply personal, emotional, and evocative aspects of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's work, focusing on the signs of life. It features recent and newly produced installations that are conceptually rooted in vital bodily functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and human communication.

Curatorial context

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's exhibition, 'Abstracción biométrica,' delves into a profoundly personal, emotional, and evocative dimension of his artistic practice. The exhibition showcases a body of work that interrogates the signs of life, conceptualizing installations rooted in fundamental human bodily functions like the heartbeat, respiration, and the cornerstone of human communication, the voice. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, born in Mexico City in 1967, is an electronic artist whose work exists at the intersection of architecture and performance art. His primary interest lies in creating platforms for public participation by manipulating technological tools such as robotics, computerized surveillance, and telematic networks. This exhibition features both recent and newly produced works, offering visitors an immersive experience into Lozano-Hemmer's innovative approach to interactive art. Organized by Borusan Contemporary in Istanbul and curated by Kathleen Forde, the exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica highlights how the artist uses technology to explore human experience, connection, and perception.

Admission and ticket notes

Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00 to 20:00. No specific ticketing information is provided, suggesting it may be included with general museum admission.

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. Abstracción biométrica key exhibition facts

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Venue
Espacio Fundación Telefónica
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 14, 2014 – Oct 12, 2014
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer (b. 1967, Mexico City), an electronic artist known for interactive installations.
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