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Maison by don't Buy

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Maison

Still, 2025

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About the artwork

"Maison" relates to the rapid changes in the modern world and the evolutionary processes occurring in art as it encounters the accelerating pace of the digital era. The fluidity of creativity and its ability to adapt to change resonate with new aesthetic codes that emerge not merely as a tribute to the times but as a reflection of the global quest for forms and meanings. Just as in fashion, cyclical changes and the revival of past trends give rise to unexpected combinations, a unique dynamic constantly forms within the cultural sphere, where the familiar intertwines with experimentation. The turn of the millennium comes to mind—a time when discussions of potential technological "glitches" were paralleled by society's enthusiasm for new digital possibilities. It was then, in the context of the emerging Y2K aesthetic, that the foundations for visual solutions were laid, solutions that have now become an almost natural part of the broader cultural landscape. In such contexts, a person seems to continuously type queries into a search bar: seeking fresh perspectives on familiar objects, striving to grasp the rhythm of shifting benchmarks, and tentatively exploring future directions. "Maison" conveys this sense of endless searching, where the exploration of past visual and conceptual layers generates a new vector for reflection. The work combines the speed of updates with profound artistic impulses, creating a space where experimentation becomes a kind of response to the question of what we are trying to find in life, culture, and art.

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Don’t Buy is a visual artist who creates digital paintings, videos, and GIFs using artificial intelligence and mixed media. Embracing a moniker that itself subverts consumerist language, he approaches art-making with a hacker’s spirit – repurposing AI technology to explore the beauty of errors and the aesthetics of early digital culture. In his work, glitchy abstractions and retro graphics converge to address themes of identity and imperfection in the online era. “When a cold, mechanical machine makes a mistake, it becomes a little more human,” Don’t Buy notes, reflecting his view that technological faults can reveal human qualities. This philosophy underscores much of his art, which often highlights the serendipity of algorithmic mistakes and the nostalgia of outdated interfaces. A participant in Fellowship’s AI art program, Don’t Buy has presented projects that encapsulate his ethos. Notably, his series 404: SELF NOT FOUND (2024) is an assemblage of AI-generated imagery probing our entanglement with digital identities and the nature of error. Through a mix of dark humor and experimental technique, he transforms mundane clicks and computer glitches into artistic meditation.