Karina Gao Event 2

On 8 May, I went to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with a friend to see the exhibition Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982.

Proof of Attendance: E-ticket

Proof of Attendance: Exhibition sticker

Exploring Coded: Art Enter the Computer Age, 1952-1982, I was fascinated by the theme of the exhibition and how art had been integrated into computer technology over these three decades. After looking at the artworks, I realized that art and technology were slowly becoming intertwined as technology developed. The exhibition took me to a time when people were eager to explore and experiment, and artists, curious about the unknown, began to experiment with the computer as a new tool for creating art. No longer confined to the traditional brush and canvas, they turned to the screen and code. This new way of making art pushes the boundaries of artistic creation and opens our eyes to the infinite possibilities of what is possible. But this exhibition also made me think about the impact of technology on art. Has it changed the way we understand and appreciate art? Technology has provided new tools and platforms for art, but the essence of art is the power to express inner feelings and reflections, and that has not changed. In the digital age, artists still need to use their innovation and imagination to create meaningful work.

artworks pictures taken by me during this event

artworks pictures taken by me during this event

artworks pictures taken by me during this event

artworks pictures taken by me during this event

Overall, the exhibition Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982 has given me a deeper understanding of the relationship between art and technology. It is an exhibition to reflect upon and appreciate and I highly recommend it to everyone.

References:

“Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952–1982.” LACMA, http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/coded-art-enters-computer-age-1952-1982. Accessed 19 May 2023.

Vesna, Victoria. “Lectures Module 4: MedTech and Art.” Design Media Arts 9. UCLA Spring 2023.

Durham, Alan L. "Useful arts in the information age." BYU L. Rev. (1999): 1419.

“Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982 / LACMA, Los Angeles” YouTube, uploaded by VernissageTV, February 27, 2023, https://youtu.be/W4Je-5698ZA.