When the past wont go away: how foreverisation is reshaping nostalgia
Research by Jonatan Sodergren suggests digital preservation, restoration and 0foreverisation keep the past so available that brands may be selling familiarity rather than nostalgia. Gaming illustrates the shift, with Nintendo, PlayStation and Nightdive Studios returning classics to everyday play.
Prismatic Portals in the Dark: Wiley Wallaces Night Bloom in Philadelphia
Phoenix-based Wiley Wallace conjures desert mystique in glowing acrylics for Night Bloom at Arch Enemy Arts, a solo exhibition of gem-like works that range from 16 inches wide to 6 x 6 inches and continues through August 30 in Philadelphia.
Calabashes, Cartons, and Memory: Sipho Mabona Honors His Father
In The Calabashes We Never Drank Amasi From, Sipho Mabona transforms calabashes with recycled milk cartons, mirrors, and audio of his father, Mongameli Mabona, creating an audiovisual tribute displayed on earthen plinths that reference rondavel huts. An installation view from 2024 appears at Kunstmuseum Luzern.