Refresh: The Living Archive of Contemporary Art

Refresh is a contemporary art platform and magazine that positions itself as "The Living Archive of Contemporary Art." The organization focuses on the intersection of art and the digital age, examining how technology shatters traditional boundaries and creates new realities. Through a combination of digital presence and print issues, such as Print Issue #1 "We Are Not Alone," Refresh provides a critical lens on the current cultural landscape, which it often refers to as the Algocene. The platform features a wide array of content, including in-depth reviews of global art exhibitions from institutions like the Whitney Museum and the MUNCH Museum, as well as major events like the Taipei Biennial. Its editorial scope covers diverse topics such as AI-authored visual literacy, digital specters, quantum art, and the evolution of human-machine relationships. Refresh publishes essays and reviews by a diverse team of contributors, including Philippe Riss-Schmidt and Philippe de Manus, alongside interviews with curators and artists. By cataloging and critiquing works that utilize VR, AR, and algorithmic imagination, Refresh serves as a vital resource for understanding the complexities of contemporary creative expression in a post-truth world.