Matteo Bittanti is the co-author of GameScenes, art in the Age of Videogames with Domenico Quaranta. This website, which explores game-based artistic production, distributions, and discussion, was introduced in 2005.
ANALOG
Guendalina Cerruti, My Town 1x1, 2024, archival inket print on cotton paper, wood, non-reflective glass, metal grid panel, spray paint, acrylic paint 105 x 105 cm 41 3/8 x 41 3/8 in Guendalina Cerruti, My Town 16x9, 2024, archival inket print on cotton paper, wood, non-reflective glass, metal
3D ANIMATION
Elizabeth Desintaputri Ascending Men digital video, color, sound, 1’ 44”, 2024, Indonesia May 24 - June 6 2024 introduced by Matteo Bittanti vral.org In Ascending Men, Elizabeth Desintaputri exploits the virtual topography of Grand Theft Auto V as a canvas for digital experimentation, interweaving modding techniques with the capabilities
CALL FOR ARTWORKS
MAGIC CIRCLES - A laboratory of virtual worlds Online, Sep-Nov 2024 CAD$1000 + production support for participating projects Read the full call and apply by July 1 2024 Seeking to investigate virtual worlds in all their wealth and diversity, the Magic Circles laboratory program invites practitioners from different areas to
EVENT
"Charles Manson, Timothy Leary, & the Animals of NIMH is the upcoming video game debut being developed by Softethix Studios, a computer entertainment studio subsidiary of newtonn.io. It is a narrative-driven, eco-horror stealth and platforming game made with all original assets and code, drawing its vision from the
3D ANIMATION
Platform digital video (1920 x 1080, Arri Alexa), color, sound, 16’ 20”, color, sound, 2021, Germany. Created by Steffen Köhn Platform draws from documentary interviews with freelancers on online delivery platforms, weaving their real-life experiences with elements from Neal Stephenson’s seminal 1992 cyberpunk novel, Snow Crash, which has gained
ACADEMIC COURSE
After fifteen years of serving as a renowned editorial platform, Killscreen is transitioning into Gameplayarts, a vibrant arts organization dedicated to the exploration and expansion of game-based arts and culture. The change marks a significant shift from Killscreen’s original role as an editorial entity to becoming a leader in
ART GAME
Mak2, Art Survivors (2024). FPS action video games, edition of 3 + 1 AP. Dimension variable. © Mak2. Courtesy DE SARTHE, Hong Kong. Art Survivors (2024), a new artistic first-person shooter game developed by Mak2, transports players into the gripping setting of a fictional art fair, perhaps the ultimate theater of war.
ANALOG
Kevin Stebner, a Calgary-based multidisciplinary artist, writer, and musician, has consistently explored the intersection of art and video games through his project GreyScreen. This expansive artistic endeavor incorporates an array of media, from music to visual installations and poetry. In spring 2024, Stebner is set to release a new book,
PAINTING
Jesse Morsberger: Crossplay 17th May, 2024 – 30th June, 2024 COVA Art Gallery Philitelaan 73 5617 AM Eindhoven, The Netherlands Crossplay is the title of a solo exhibition by Jesse Morsberger, taking place from May 17th to June 30th, 2024, at COVA Art Gallery in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. This exhibition marks
3D ANIMATION
Mattia Dagani Rio, Los Santos, 2023 The Photographer’s Guide to Los SantosMay 25 - June 23 2024Curated by Marco De Mutiis and Matteo Bittanti address: Dammweg 19 5600 Lenzburg Switzerland Opening hours: Thu-Fri: 2-5 PM Sat-Sun: 10 AM–5 PM The Photographer’s Guide to Los Santos is an
GAME
Kristoffer Zetterstrand, untitled, pixel art in Minecraft, 2024 Kristoffer Zetterstrand, a celebrated artists who created most of the paintings in Minecraft, recently discussed his artistic process with Mojang. Zetterstrand's approach combines traditional painting techniques with modern 3D software, likening his creative setup to a theatrical stage where he
3D ANIMATION
The Death Trilogy performance documentation, digital video and audio recorded in The Sims 4, 33’ 05”, 2024, Cyprus Created by Adonis Archontides Introduced by Matteo Bittanti vral.org Za woka genava (I think you are hot), Ya gotta wob’ere! Ya gotta wob’ere! (Don’t give up! Keep trying!