In December 2024, the Y Manifesto curatorial collective captured the spotlight at the ART SHOPPING art fair, held at the renowned Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. The team’s debut at this international event featured five exceptional art pieces created by six artists. The showcase seamlessly blended technological innovation and artistic expression, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and collectors alike.
Y Manifesto’s exhibition revolved around the theme of “Technology and Humanity,” exploring the intricate interplay between contemporary technological advancements and human emotion. The works ranged from interactive digital installations to experimental visual art and reimagined traditional media. The bold artistic styles and cutting-edge techniques inspired viewers to question the evolving relationship between people and technology.
Siyuan Ma, a Senior UX Designer at Amazon Alexa, uses his expertise to delve into the societal impacts of AI and technology, infusing human values into his designs. Andi Zhou, a Senior UX Researcher at Amazon, specializes in crafting empathetic strategies to promote well-being through innovative design. Together, their piece blurred the boundaries between digital and physical elements, offering an immersive exploration of human connection in the digital age.
The exhibition also featured the distinctive visions of Yilin Bai, A London-based illustrator celebrated for her vibrant explorations of consumerism, identity, and multiculturalism. Mingyue Qu: An artist and designer who merges user-centric technology with interactive installations, focusing on sustainability and accessibility. Yang Li: An award-winning photographer known for capturing social realities with profound emotional depth. Jingwei Zeng: An experimental artist who combines data visualization and installation art to examine the intersections of art and science.
Y Manifesto’s participation was made possible by the meticulous curation and support of selection judges Shuyi Liu and Yachu Feng, whose expertise elevated the collective’s debut.
Y Manifesto’s debut at ART SHOPPING marked more than an artistic milestone—it was a celebration of creativity transcending boundaries. The collective fostered a global dialogue on the convergence of art, technology, and society while reaffirming its commitment to supporting artists through cross-disciplinary collaboration and international exposure.
With this outstanding entry into the international art scene, Y Manifesto has once again proven that art has the power to inspire profound reflections on humanity’s future in a rapidly evolving world.
Summary
In December 2024, Y Manifesto Curatorial Collective made its debut at the ART SHOPPING art fair at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Their exhibition, “Technology and Humanity,” showcased five thought-provoking art pieces created by six diverse artists, exploring the intersection of technology and human emotion. The exhibition featured works ranging from interactive digital installations to experimental visual art and reimagined traditional media, encouraging viewers to reflect on how technological advancements shape human identity and societal dynamics.
Notable artists included Siyuan Ma and Andi Zhou, whose collaborative piece explored AI’s societal impacts, and Yilin Bai, Mingyue Qu, Yang Li, and Jingwei Zeng, each offering unique perspectives on themes like consumerism, sustainability, and data visualization. The exhibition was curated by Shuyi Liu and Yachu Feng, whose expertise guided the collective in presenting a cohesive dialogue about the evolving role of technology in contemporary life.
Y Manifesto’s debut at ART SHOPPING Paris exemplified its commitment to fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and providing international exposure for emerging artists. The collective’s participation underscored the power of art to provoke critical conversations about humanity’s future in a digital world.
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