Misinformation as Art

Misinformation as art explores the tension between truth and falsehood, showing how easily perception can be shaped and manipulated. In a world overflowing with conflicting narratives, lies often hold more power than facts, constructing realities that feel more convincing than the truth. Art that embraces misinformation taps into this paradox, using deception to expose deeper truths about human nature and the fragile systems we rely on to define reality. Here, the lie becomes a tool to challenge conventional notions of authenticity, forcing audiences to question what they accept as real.

In an era of hyperreality, where fiction and truth blend seamlessly, the boundaries between the real and the fabricated are no longer clear. The art world, once rooted in physical presence and material authenticity, is increasingly detached from these markers. Misinformation as art reflects this shift, embracing the ambiguity of digital spaces where symbols and narratives are easily manipulated. The artist, like a propagandist, reshapes reality to reveal the fragility of our understanding of truth. This art form deceives not for deception’s sake, but to expose the instability of our sense-making processes.

AI-generated sculptures, made to appear in galleries never visited or actually exhibited in, powerfully illustrate this concept. These digital fabrications dismantle the notion that authenticity or physical presence is essential for art to have meaning or value. By creating these non-existent works, the artist demonstrates how easily success, status, and recognition can be constructed in the virtual realm. The symbols that once signified achievement—gallery shows, physical objects, institutional validation—are shown as hollow, effortlessly fabricated like misinformation itself.

This work draws on the artist’s professional experience in content moderation and countering disinformation. By using the same methods of reality distortion encountered in that field, the artist mirrors how convincing false narratives are fabricated. This process underscores the fragility of our information systems, where truth can be easily manipulated, and authenticity loses its meaning. These virtual creations reflect the vulnerability of both art and reality in an age where digital tools make the boundaries between fact and fiction increasingly uncertain.

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