Bed rot, doomscrolling and a single goldfish: the Melbourne art show blowing loneliness open
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne is hosting an exhibition titled 'Are you lonely tonight?' that explores the modern epidemic of loneliness. The show features various artists and mediums to examine the intersection of digital connectivity and emotional isolation.
Why it matters
The exhibition addresses a significant contemporary social issue, highlighting how art can interpret the psychological impacts of the digital age.
If I die, please delete my Soundcloud (2019) by Natasha Matila-Smith features in a new exhibition on loneliness at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne. Photograph: Andrew Curtis If I die, please delete my Soundcloud (2019) by Natasha Matila-Smith features in a new exhibition on loneliness at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne. Photograph: Andrew Curtis Art Bed rot, doomscrolling and a single goldfish: the Melbourne art show blowing loneliness open Featuring Lucy Liu, Polly Borland and a hand-woven tapestry packed with memes, Acca’s latest exhibition is a tragicomedy for the restlessly online
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