It has been forty years since the birth of the art movement, yet its relevance remains unparalleled in the contemporary landscape.
Elena Garas
The esteemed scholar Elena Garas, an expert in Cybernetic Existentialism—a groundbreaking artistic movement led by the Italian Ruffo Caselli (1932/2020) —announced the upcoming highly-anticipated exhibition at the Nizhny Museum of Fine Arts in Russia.
The inaugural ceremony is set for January 14th, promising to showcase iconic artworks that explore the intersection of technology and philosophy, inviting visitors to engage with a thought-provoking experience unlike any other.
Elena Garas has delved deeply into the works of Caselli, known as the painter of microchips, particularly those from the 1970s and 1980s crafted in Milan, which have graced prestigious galleries and cultural centers in North and South America.
These canvasses blend humanity and technology, offering a profound reflection on the future. Garas has brought these works to life through exhibitions and conferences held in emblematic venues, such as the Historical Museum of the Urals in Chelyabinsk and the Historical Museum in Uray, located in the autonomous region of Khanty-Mansiysk.
Elena Garas at the historical Museum of Urals in Chelyabinsk
These events have garnered unanimous acclaim from both audiences and critics, enhanced by the participation of renowned experts like Oksana Yurievna, director of the Strelets Museum, and Zaitsev Dmitry Stanislavovich, a doctorate in cultural studies. Garas has skillfully blended an academic approach with engaging storytelling, making the works of Caselli not only accessible but also stimulating for a diverse audience. Through her efforts, she has created a bridge between contemporary art and the public, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of these significant contributions to the art world.
One of the most significant exhibitions took place at the Chelyabinsk Museum, known for housing fragments of the meteorite that struck the city in 2013.
“This connection between the sky and the earth, between science and art, perfectly reflects the message of Cybernetic Existentialism. From the suggestion of the meteorite to the universe of Caselli. I still remember the indescribable enthusiasm when Ruffo’s first canvases arrived from Milan at the Italian Consulate,’ Garas recounts. ‘Everyone wanted to explore the details of these works to immerse themselves in Caselli’s infinite universe.’
Maestro Caselli was a precursor. That is the first word that comes to mind to refer to his inexhaustible work and the mark it has left. A precursor is an advance, a pioneer, a person with the ability to observe and intuit what others are not yet able to see or experience.
Robot on wood and Microchips by Ruffo Caselli, father of Cybernetic Existentialism
Many consider him a remote viewer.
In 1983, Ruffo Caselli’s first art exhibit in the United States, titled “Chips are us,” featured the captivating espression “Cybernetic Existentialism” as a subtitle. The sponsor, the Manhattan gallery and cultural center founded by Carmen Gallo, promoted this enigmatic phrase setting for the first time the stage for a discourse on the fusion of technology and the human experience.
For further information on Caselli’s work: www.cyberneticexistentialism.com
