Exploring Monet in the Digital Realm: The Fascinating Kunsthalle München Exhibition you shouldn't miss
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Miguel Chevalier, a French artist born in 1959 in Mexico City, is showcasing his digital art in an exhibition titled "Digital by Nature" at the Kunsthalle in Munich. The exhibition runs until March 1, with daily hours from 10 am to 8 pm.
Known as a pioneer of digital and virtual art, Chevalier uses computers as creative tools and incorporates the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, in his work. His childhood visits to museums and palaces in Mexico, including Diego Rivera's expansive murals, have significantly influenced his artistic career.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the meter-long pond views surrounding an oval room, reminiscent of the water lily paintings near the Paris Louvre, inspired by Claude Monet's famous water lilies. Chevalier created "The Origin of the World" as a tribute to Monet, one of his artistic heroes.
"The Origin of the World" is an interactive installation that references Gustave Courbet's painting of the same name. The patterns of "The Origin of the World" appear on the walls due to chance, determined by complex algorithms. This digital art piece incorporates artificial intelligence for the first time in 2023.
Throughout the exhibition, digital nature gradually takes the lead, with jellyfish-like structures and viral spheres being particularly appealing. Oversized grid spheres hanging from the ceiling and fluorescent steel rods tangled like a game of Mikado are other physical installations by Chevalier in the exhibition.
A Janus head constructed from fiery red Lego-like blocks represents both the past and the future, symbolizing Chevalier's entire body of work. The exhibition also features 3D-printed resin flowers that accompany a digital herbarium, as well as folded sculptures growing out of the ground, reminiscent of Alvar Aalto's glass vases.
Chevalier began his career in digital art as a student, accessing graphics cards and a rudimentary drawing software with a scholarship in New York. His work in digital art, specifically "The Origin of the World," continues to push the boundaries of technology and art.
A catalog for the exhibition, titled "Digital by Nature" and published by Hirmer, is available for €25 in the exhibition and €39.90 in stores. Visitors to the Kunsthalle can immerse themselves in Chevalier's digital world and witness the fusion of art and technology in a unique and captivating way.
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