Alexey SHULGIN (1963) - Lot 201

Alexey SHULGIN (1963) TV, 1989 Mixed media, signed and dated on back Size: 46 x 57 cm Alexey Shulgin, a Russian artist born in 1963, was a key figure in the net.art movement of the 1990s, which used the Internet as a medium and terrain for artistic exploration. He is known for challenging traditional notions of art, authorship and originality. Shulgin's artistic approach focuses on the critique of systems - be they technological, cultural or economic. For example, by using digital tools to hijack their intended use, he often exposes their manipulative power and influence on society. This can be interpreted as a challenge to the structures that exploit these technologies, including authoritarian regimes such as Russia's.