San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art presents

NextNew Games

When
Sun Jun 24, 2018
Where
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
Time
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Tags
Museums, Modern Art Museums, Art Organizations, Organizations

Description

When playing a board game or video game, one might experience a range of emotions from elation, to gratification, to anger. Games often provide a moment of respite from the "real world" and allow the player to escape into fantasy.
The eight artists in NextNew Games create work within this alternative space. The works consider our current social, political, and cultural climate creating a porous relationship between the imaginary land of the game space and that of the real world. These artists move away from the dichotomy of winning or losing. They collectively subvert and interrupt the modes of operating within a game while reflecting on how these game spheres serve has as mirrors to our current society.

Exhibition: June 16 - September 16, 2018
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 24, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

More Info

Link
https://www.sjica.org/upcoming-exhibitions/nextnewgames/
Call
(408) 283-8155
Email
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  1. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
    560 South First Street, San Jose, CA