Original Exhibition Title: BIG D@T@! BIG MON€Y! Germany Leipzig 2020 55 German English

In a nutshell

BIG D@T@! BIG MON€Y! is a bold, thought-provoking exhibition that delves into the intersection of data, finance, and digitalization. Featuring seven artists and collectives, the works explore how our everyday digital footprints and the rise of cryptocurrencies are reshaping economies, identities, and power structures. Through projects like a speculative trading AI, a data-driven remake of classic art, and an analysis of the hidden infrastructure behind Amazon transactions, the exhibition sheds light on the often-invisible forces governing our digital lives. In an era of increasing surveillance and technological control, the exhibition raises critical questions about freedom, privacy, and the future of society.

Why should you watch this?

This exhibition is crucial for understanding the profound impact that data and finance industries have on our daily lives in today’s digital age. As we navigate an era of increasing data surveillance, cryptocurrencies, and AI-driven economies, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to unpack how these invisible systems shape everything from personal identity to global power dynamics. With issues like privacy, digital exploitation, and the commodification of human behavior dominating modern discourse, the tour provides essential insights into how art can decode and critique these trends. At a time when data is currency and control is more automated than ever, this exhibition challenges us to reflect on how much of our lives we are willing to surrender to these evolving technologies. A guided tour will deepen your understanding of these urgent societal issues, offering nuanced perspectives on the digital forces that govern our world.

Curators(s)

Michael Arzt

BioBorn in 1977 in Karl-Marx-Stadt (now Chemnitz), he moved to Leipzig in 1996 to study German philology and art pedagogy. However, in 2003, he shifted his focus from teaching to the art world, joining HALLE 14, where he manages press and public relations, supports exhibition realizations, and contributed to the center’s establishment. Since 2008, he has been serving as the artistic director of D21 Kunstraum Leipzig, playing a vital role in fostering contemporary art and culture in the region through innovative programming and community engagement.

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