THE HOLE PRESENTS: VIOLENCE, OBSOLESCENCE, THE DELL DUDE

If any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic, then what happens when new, better magic comes along? From the sexy reveal of the unboxing video to the violent purges of antiquated desktops, how do an object’s signifiers of power and prestige become the very mark of its deficiency? In short, how do we break up with our technology? In VIOLENCE, OBSOLESCENCE, THE DELL DUDE, the inaugural episode of THE HOLE’s new curated YouTube screening series, we explore our timestamped technological relationships through the career of Ben Curtis, also known as the Dell Dude. Curated and presented by Theo Anthony and Terrault Contemporary. THE HOLE is a brand new screening series of TBD frequency that presents curated YouTube playlists surrounding one topic, keyword, or theme. We’ll try to keep it casual. Theo Anthony is a writer, filmmaker, and photographer living in Baltimore, MD. www.theoanthony.net TERRAULT CONTEMPORARY is a commercial gallery and multi-use arts space founded in 2014, located in the heart of the Station North Arts District at the historic Copycat building. www.terraultcontemporary.com