The article reviews the art exhibition 'Memento Hikikomi' by digital artist Rafman, hosted at Brisbane's Institute of Modern Art. The exhibition critiques online engagement through works that juxtapose digital culture's allure with its darker undercurrents. Rafman's pieces explore themes of distrust, paranoia, and perverse pleasures inherent in modern digital interactions. The artist uses hyperrealistic and surreal imagery to reflect on the addictive nature of online platforms, where users are perpetually hooked on content. The exhibition highlights the paradox of being both fascinated and repelled by the same digital ecosystem. Rafman's work does not merely critique online culture but reproduces its methods of attraction, luring viewers with the same novelty and stimulation that keeps users engaged. The article notes that while Rafman's art condemns certain aspects of digital culture, it risks complicity by mirroring the very systems it critiques. The exhibition runs until September 27, offering a thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of modern digital life.

             O ensaio de Emília Ferreira, historiadora de arte entre dezembro de 2017 e fevereiro de 2025, dirigiu o Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea (MNAC), é uma história de assertividade em tempos de Covid-19 e confinamento, o país em casa, mas este museu manteve-se online, disponibilizando conteúdos numa nova e bem-sucedida estratégia de coligação. Assim […]