Technoshamanism is a landmark exhibition and research project exploring the confluence of contemporary art, indigenous knowledge, and technoscience. Situated in the urgency of the Anthropocene, the project departs from the premise that the “rational” technologies of the West and the “ritual” technologies of shamanism are parallel, equally valid systems of knowledge. By merging these domains, the exhibition seeks to catalyze expanded states of consciousness and promote healing locally, globally, and ecologically.
Edward Shanken
1964
Philip Johnson commissioned Warhol to make a large-scale work for the exterior for his pavilion for the New York World’s Fair, along with other artists. Warhol’s provocative response, a multiple portrait of ‘Most Wanted Men’ was installed a few days before the opening but was deemed too inflammatory and contrary to the upbeat image of the World’s Fair and the work was taken down.