Russia
Moscow
2018
47
Russian
English, Russian
In a nutshell
The exhibition “Your review is very important to us” delves into the evolving landscape of reader engagement with classical literature, inviting visitors to explore how expressions of opinion have transformed from the 19th century to today’s digital era. Through a compelling blend of research by philologist Anna Gerasimova and innovative works from contemporary Russian artists, the show raises thought-provoking questions about the interplay between amateur reviews and literary criticism. Viewers will experience how machine learning interprets text, engage with an audio installation that echoes voices from the past and present, and even connect Nabokov’s correspondence to modern digital discourse.
Why should you watch this?
The exhibition “Your review is very important to us” holds significant relevance in today’s digital landscape, where reader voices and online reviews have transformed the way we engage with classical literature. In an age that celebrates individual expression, the show challenges traditional hierarchies of literary criticism by emphasizing the importance of personal perspectives alongside established viewpoints. It invites us to reflect on how technology, from machine learning to social media, reshapes our interaction with texts and broadens our understanding of art and literature. By highlighting the dynamic relationship between modern readers, artists, and classical works, this exhibition not only redefines the role of the audience in literary discourse but also underscores the importance of diverse interpretations in a cultural dialogue increasingly shaped by digital platforms.
Curators(s)
Polina Kolozaridi
BioPolina Kolozaridi is a social researcher from Tomsk, Siberia, currently based in Moscow. With a PhD in sociology, she focuses on the implications of the internet and digital technologies in society and culture. As the coordinator of the Club for Internet and Society Enthusiasts, she brings together researchers — both academic and non-academic — to explore how we understand, feel, anticipate, and imagine technology. At the National Research University Higher School of Economics, her work intersects social anthropology and philosophy, with interests in internet history and related ideas. Kolozaridi also engages with contemporary art and experimental pedagogical methods, aiming to foster clearer understanding and critical discourse around digital technologies and their societal impacts.
