Platform 101, an independent digital art institution from Iran, has dedicated its entire body of artistic and research work to exploring the endless possibilities of glitch art. After holding numerous digital and physical art shows, the project is moving on to conquering new heights. Through March 31, Platform 101 is exhibiting a new collection of video art at The Wrong Biennale Iranian pavilion. Curated by Mohammad Ali Famori, “Glitch In The Sacred Geometry” takes the audience on a virtual journey through the fabric of time and space. The Wrong Biennale is available online for free.
New Video Art Presented by Platform 101 at The Wrong Biennale 2024
The rising popularity of glitch art can be attributed to the almost ubiquitous access to technology and its penetration into every single facet of our lives. Another reason could be the purpose of glitch-based art. This artistic movement aestheticizes something that is usually considered an unwanted consequence of technology going wrong. In that way, the presence of Platform 101 at The Wrong Biennale seems perfectly right — glitch artists make mistakes and make them intentional. In times when many social, economic, and political issues are reaching their peak, it is only natural that people are drawn to narratives of destruction and reconstruction.
Mohammad Ali Famori, an Iranian multidisciplinary artist and author of the Manifesto of Iranian Glitch Art (2019), took on the curator role for the “Glitch In The Sacred Geometry” exhibit. Through the years, he and his colleagues have developed a new theory of glitch art, redefining the way we consume and interpret digital art.
The Wrong Biennale has earned its name as the biggest digital art event in the world. This year’s edition features over 2,000 artists from all over the globe in 159 virtual pavilions. Among them are 11 Iranian artists represented by Platform 101, including Mohammad Ali Famori, Arezou Ramezani, Mohammad Abdollahzade, Melissa Valipour, Elnaz Mohammadi, Arash Masoom, Niloufar Baniasadi, Parisa Pakzamir, Reza Famori, Sadegh Majlesi, and Yasamin Asgharizadeh.
The selection of exhibiting artists is incredibly diverse in perspectives and approaches. From reflections on destruction and duality through the lens of philosophical theory to modern interpretations of ancient cultural symbols and mythologies, Platform 101 showcases the possibilities of the video art medium and the talent of the artists it represents.
Fine Art Shippers has been following Platform 101’s journey for a long time now. We are excited to see this revolutionary organization expanding its influence and gaining the recognition it deserves. We sincerely wish Platform 101 good luck with future projects!