THE PATH TO THE PRESENT, 1954–2024 | GALLERY

EXPANDED.ART is proud to present the international group exhibition THE PATH TO THE PRESENT, 1954–2024, on the occasion of the GENERATIVE ART SUMMIT by Foundation Herbert W. Franke. The exhibition curated by Anika Meier will showcase artists from different generations, from the early 1950s until today, working in the field of generative art and AI.

On view will be, among others, plotter drawings, generative photography, sculptures, and NFTs from about 30 international artists, such as Jennifer & Kevin McCoy, who invented NFTs in 2014, and Herbert W. Franke, who was one of the most influential artists working in the field of art and technology from the 1950s onwards. As early as 1957, Franke proved in his book entitled ART AND CONSTRUCTION that technology "opens up undreamed-of new artistic territory."

Franke and generations of artists have consistently explored new territory with analytical methods and the assistance of machines for over 70 years, looking into the future of digital art until they arrived in the metaverse.

More information on the exhibition, the NFT release schedule, and locations where parts of the exhibition will be on view in other countries will be provided soon.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Herbert W. Franke, Gottfried Jäger, Hein Gravenhorst, William Latham, Jason Salavon, Heinrich Heidersberger, Hans Dehlinger, Lee Mullican, Betha Sarasin, Patrick Lichty, Jennifer & Kevin McCoy, John F Simon Jr., Operator, Crosslucid, LoVid, Boris Eldagsen, Roope Rainisto, aurèce vettier, Geoff Davis, Bard Ionson, Peter Burr, Travess Smalley, Agoston Nagy, Far, Olivier Bodini, Patrick Tresset, Anne Spalter, Marcel Schwittlick, Mia Forrest, Vikki Bardot, Margaret Murphy, Harto, Sasha Katz, Helio Santos, Reva Fan, Wubbushi, and Jurgen Ostarhild.