Fiction Talks #4

Leo Trotsenko

Other projects
When the Korea Web Art Festival commissioned a new online work, the artists executed a subtle hack without informing anyone, including the curator. On the opening night, they logged into the exhibition website and exploited a minor security flaw to learn more
When the Korea Web Art Festival commissioned a new online work, the artists executed a subtle hack without informing anyone, including the curator. On the opening night, they logged into the exhibition website and exploited a minor security flaw to swap the names of the artworks. The artworks themselves were not altered, but visitors to learn more

The K Thing (2001)

Eva & Franco Mattes
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the learn more
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the historic square had been renamed Nikeplatz, mimicking the corporate naming practices commonly seen in sports learn more

Nike Ground (2003)

Eva & Franco Mattes
In 1998, artists acquired the domain name Vaticano.org and launched a website that closely mirrored the official Holy See site. While visually identical, their version contained subtle yet significant alterations hidden within sacred texts. These changes allowed them to satirize learn more
In 1998, artists acquired the domain name Vaticano.org and launched a website that closely mirrored the official Holy See site. While visually identical, their version contained subtle yet significant alterations hidden within sacred texts. These changes allowed them to satirize and critique the identity of the Holy See by promoting ideals such as free love, learn more

Vaticano.org (1998)

Eva & Franco Mattes