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TITLE: “1984×1984”

ARTIST: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

WEBSITE: http://www.lozano-hemmer.com/1984×1984.php

“1984×1984” by Lozano-Hemmer is part of his Shadow Box series. This interactive artwork uses a tracking system to find the location of a person. On a screen is a grid of numbers taken from Google Maps. When a person walks in front of the screen, they numbers change in “font, color, texture, and style.” All the numbers that are shown when someone walks in front of the piece show the number 1984. 1984 is a homage to the novel by George Orwell that describes the “collapse of privacy.” This piece is very well done and it is evident a lot of time was spent to collect numbers from houses on Google Maps. The piece is a success and the interaction is a lot of fun. The use of the number 1984 is effective because it is so recognizable as the title of Orwell’s famous novel. I really enjoy this piece.

DETAILS FROM THE WEBSITE:

Name in Spanish: 1984×1984

Year of Creation: 2015

Technique: Computer, 4K UHD flat screen, Kinect One

Power: Depending on the screen, should accept 110-240V power, around 250W

Dimensions: Variable screen size and weight: recommended flat screen with 85 inch diagonal (190 x 110 cm)
The C-print measures 213 x 120 cm
The treatment version should have a display larger than 6 x 3m

Edition: 6 copies + 1 AP Shadow Box
6 copies + 1AP C-Print
1 copy + 1AP Treatment

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