Founded in 1996 by artist and curator Mark Tribe, Rhizome is a not-for-profit organization that supports and provides a platform for new media artists. The editorial department of Rhizome is a blog affiliate of New York City's New Museum of Contemporary Art, focused on archiving and documenting the history and phenomenons taking over new media art and the societal culture it affects.
Analysis on digital trends that reveal a deeper context of human thinking and social dynamics.
During the 2016 Presidential elections, memes started becoming more popular-- particularly on the Facebook page Bernie Sanders' Dank Meme Stash-- revealing how tentative voters felt about the Democratic candidates Sanders and Hillary Clinton. On the sidelines, as he waited for his opponent, future President-Elect Donald Trump also received his own fair share of memes.
Bitmoji not only serves as a new form of nonverbal communication, but also as a game of images, identities, and human emotions. There are also times when the avatar can be used as a scapegoat or a passive aggressive tool. This is the importance of the Bitmoji phenomenom and my personal processing behind its obsession.
Summaries for art installations presented on Rhizome.
