The "HIT BY NEWS" exhibition provides a deep dive into the profound relationship between art, society, and media throughout history. Featuring works from the extensive Annette and Peter Nobel 'press art' collection, it traces media's influence from early printing to our digital present. Visitors can explore how artists have critically responded to mass communication, propaganda, and evolving consumer culture through various artistic movements.
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HIT BY NEWS is an exhibition exploring the profound and evolving relationship between society, media, and art, drawing from the extensive 'press art' collection of Annette and Peter Nobel. It critically examines how mass media has shaped reality and art, from the advent of printing to the digital age.
HIT BY NEWS delves into the transformative impact of mass media on society and art, inspired by the 'press art' collection of Annette and Peter Nobel. The exhibition traces the historical evolution from the 19th-century printing revolution to contemporary critical engagement with media. It highlights how artists have responded to media's role in shaping perception, its use as propaganda, and its influence on consumer culture, featuring works that reflect on abstraction, Dadaism, new realism, and the critical discourse surrounding media in the post-war era and beyond. The collection, meticulously assembled over decades, offers a unique perspective on the intricate and often melancholic interplay between the printed word, visual culture, and artistic expression, culminating in a critical reflection on the media-saturated present.
Information on admission fees is available on the 'Visit Us' page. A comprehensive catalog and merchandise related to the exhibition are available for purchase at the Bendox bookshop and online.
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