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Dani Ploeger is a new media and performance artist known for exploring the intersection of technology, consumer culture, and the physical decay of digital devices. His work often involves the repurposing of obsolete hardware to critique the environmental and social impacts of global electronics consumption.
Dani Ploeger is a Dutch artist and researcher whose practice bridges the gap between digital media and performance art. He holds a PhD from the University of Sussex, where his academic background in media studies informs his critical approach to the material life cycle of consumer electronics.
His signature work frequently utilizes discarded or broken technological devices, which he subjects to physical interventions or incorporates into live performance pieces. By highlighting the fragility and eventual obsolescence of high-tech equipment, Ploeger challenges the perceived permanence of the digital age.
Ploeger continues to be recognized within the European institutional landscape for his research-led practice. His projects have been featured in various international exhibitions, reflecting a sustained engagement with the sociopolitical implications of technological advancement and waste.
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