GlitchKraft at Simmons University

Trustman Art Gallery • September 5–October 20, 2023

“GlitchKraft: Allison Tanenhaus + Friends” is a glittering ode to glitch art, the practice of disrupting digital files for aesthetic purposes. Using (and misusing) consumer software, nostalgic electronics, smartphone apps, and AI, the exhibition’s pixel pushers—all in or with ties to the Boston area—embrace error with perception-bending intention. Their trippy collected signals are abuzz with vivid hues, optical illusions, mutated media… and cats.

“GlitchKraft” showcases new-media installations by Allison Tanenhaus, Ben K. Foley, DebStep, J. Bagist, Alex Kittle, Vidumami, Christine Dream, Rudolf Lingens, Sabato Visconti, tvHat, Coolpics.biz, Jame Coyne, Maria Servellón, and Blktrmlne, with a collaborative TV sculpture also featuring w3rmwood, Pea.cok, Roger Maranan, Mr. Improbable, and Nicole Amidon.

Plus: Listen in on “Electrotune,” a CRT TV devoted to select glitch music videos, created by Allison in collaboration with Cold Expectations, Jordan Nelson, Blaik Ripton, and Moli.

Thanks to Helen Popinchalk, Kyle Mendelsohn, Calla Savelson, Kiki Regan, Scott Tougas, and Tom Mallard. Bonus thanks to Boston Art Review for including us in their Weekly Art Happenings newsletter.

Thanks again to Coolpics.biz for the glitch photo booth!

Cheers to Cold Expectations, for appearing not just on “Electrotune” (a CRT TV devoted to select glitch music video collabs), but also at the Closing Reception, where they made a mini meta music video.

Learn how to best capture old-school TVs with this handy guide.

Thanks to author Rachel Flood Page and Artscope magazine for the wonderful feature in the September/October issue!

Thanks to the Trustman Art Gallery & Curatorial Fellows Calla Savelson, Catherine Teo, and Kaitlin Benton for this thought-provoking interview for the Gallery’s blog!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Opening Reception!

Thursday, September 14, 5–8 pm
We had snacks, swag, and DJing by VIB≡CHK.

Thanks to Boston Art Review for promoting our Opening Reception!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Closing Reception!

Thursday, October 19, 5–8 pm
We had snacks, swag, DJing by J. Bagist and Sam Correa, plus live music by Violet Nox with Noell Dorsey.

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