18.07 - 18.08.2024
 

Cream Athens is delighted to present Overloaded, an exhibition of new works by 20 revolutionary artists, hosted at TAF, The Art Foundation, in the heart of Athens, Monastiraki.

In an era where information flows continuously, and all kinds of news often dominate the narrative, we find ourselves in a state of constant overload. Overloaded aims to dive into the profound impact of excessive data flow on our minds, emotions, and perceptions, challenging our fundamental understanding of consciousness.

The ancient Greek concept of 'logos', meaning reasoned discourse, weakened under the flood of constant information. Our capacity for deep, reflective thought diminishes, leading to a more superficial engagement with the world. This situation forces us to confront the limits of our cognitive and emotional capacities, questioning whether we are losing touch with what it truly means to be human. The world is an interconnected web, where information reaches us in an unceasing stream that revolves continuously. As we navigate this perpetual stream, we must develop strategies to filter, and critically assess the information we encounter, ensuring our engagement is meaningful, and avoiding passive consumption.

The essence of 'everything happening so much' creates an overwhelming and disorienting cacophony. The line between essential information and noise becomes increasingly blurred, despite being more connected than ever, we often feel isolated. How do we preserve a sense of self and purpose in an age of distraction? Overloaded is a journey towards understanding the impact of our digitally driven age, urging us to seek balance in how we consume and interact with information.

Featuring new works by Greek and international artists, Overloaded sparks a dialogue on numbness and the various ways we respond to news headlines and statistics. It represents the collective effort to make sense of a world where the sheer volume of information threatens to drown out our ability to create a genuine connection with the world.