The Work of Art In The Age of Digital Fabrication
The Work of Art In The Age of Digital Fabrication
Published 2019-08-27T15:00:17+00:00
A cheeky spoof of "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction" by philosopher Walter Benjamin, which I was exposed to in turn by Benjamin Walker's Theory of Everything Podcast. What is the nature of art designed and created by digital means? If an object can be designed and released by the creator, only to be physically produced by a stranger thousands of miles away, what is authorial intent? I don't know, and I'm not even sure I can define half of the words and phrases I just referenced.
In any case, it's hollow so you can stick stuff in there. Suggestion: A QR code or URL shortened link back to this page to close the loop.
Cover printed at 0.2mm to ensure the lettering is clear
Pages[V1] will work OK but the walls of the hollow chamber are a bit fragile under normal printing conditions. I cracked one trying to push it out of the cover.
PagesV2 has thicker walls and seems durable enough for use
Pages V3 has fillets on the inside edges which further increase durability and look nice, too
Date published | 27/08/2019 |
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