{"id":9118,"date":"2024-07-02T08:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T01:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kathmanduphotobkk.com\/?p=9118"},"modified":"2024-11-22T14:35:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T07:35:26","slug":"future-ordinary-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kathmanduphotobkk.com\/?p=9118","title":{"rendered":"Ordinary People"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kathmandu Photo Gallery proudly presents<\/p>\n

Ordinary People<\/b><\/h1>\n

A photographic exhibition by<\/p>\n

Akkara Naktamna<\/b><\/p>\n

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Curator:  <\/span>Apirak Wichaicharoen<\/b><\/p>\n

27 July \u2013 14 September 2024<\/p>\n

[Opening party Sat 27 July, 6.30 \u2013 9.00 pm.]<\/i><\/p>\n

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In an era where technology and human life are seamlessly intertwined, the latest work by Akkara Naktamna<\/b> delves into the enigmatic world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the portrayal of humanity. This series, showcasing individuals from diverse cultures, reflects the interplay between reality and the artificial. These images, with their emotionless faces resembling ID photos, are not just ordinary pictures but profound critiques on the nature of identity and reality in a digitally driven world.<\/p>\n

By extracting these faces from AI systems, Akkara reveals the diversity of humanity through a carefully curated lens. Each face appears realistic, yet the absence of emotion exposes the underlying artificiality. Akkara reintroduces these images into the AI system to unravel the mysteries of their origins, life stories, and social roles. The resulting ambiguity often raises questions about the authenticity of these individuals, pondering whether they reflect real people or are mere constructs from a vast database the AI has learned from. These clean, sanitized narratives depict lives of tranquility and mutual support, possibly masking the covert use of AI for negotiations, warfare, or other hidden activities.<\/p>\n

Through this work, Akkara aims to provoke deep reflection on the ethical dimensions of AI and its impact on our perception of reality. The lifeless eyes of these synthetic beings serve as mirrors to our own fragility and the trust we place in technology regarding our identities and stories. This work invites viewers to question the apparent reality and consider the potential consequences of allowing AI to shape our narratives.<\/p>\n

Akkara Naktamna, a photo artist and curator, explores contemporary social changes, art, and technology. His photography has been featured in numerous festivals, and as a curator, he has selected photographic works for various exhibitions, including “Interpreters” at MOCA and “Photography Never Lies” at BACC. This exhibition marks his third solo show at Kathmandu Photo Gallery.<\/p>\n

About the Curator:<\/p>\n

Apirak Wichaicharoen<\/b> (A.I.), born in 1972 in Bangkok, Thailand, holds a bachelor’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in museum management and art conservation. He is a recognized curator and writer in the fields of art and culture. With expertise in integrating technology with art conservation, he has collaborated with many artists and researchers to present innovative interpretations of art and culture. He has authored numerous academic articles on art conservation and the use of technology in museum management and serves as a lecturer on art management at various educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t