Conceptual artist Ann Hamilton has debuted a new series of large-scale scanner photography installations at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Moving from her signature immersive environments to high-resolution digital captures, Hamilton utilizes a flatbed scanner to document the tactile qualities of various objects and figures, enlarging them to billboard proportions to emphasize the intimacy of touch.
This shift in Hamilton’s practice highlights the evolving intersection between digital technology and physical materiality in contemporary art. By presenting hyper-detailed textures on a monumental scale, the exhibition challenges viewers to reconsider the sensory relationship between the human body and the digital image, reinforcing the museum's role as a site for experimental media.