ALMO EFFECT

Futurism and exaggereted faith in technology often do not address social-economic repression processes at all. Relying solely on technological solutions overlooks the social and economic disparities perpetuated by these systemic issues. Embracing this singular approach risks deepening the divide, potentially leading to a dystopian future where access to adequate housing and liviing in the center of a city becomes a luxury rather than a fundamental right. While technological advancements hold promise for solving complex problems, they cannot operate in isolation from the underlying social and economic structures. Ignoring these structures perpetuates inequality and marginalization, exacerbating the very issues futurism once aims to address when it was first introduced. Consequently, a holistic approach that considers both technological innovation and social reform is essential for creating a future where basic rights are universally accessible, ensuring a more equitable society for all.
This comprehensive approach necessitates collaboration between technologists, policymakers, and communities to enact meaningful change and address the root causes of social-economic repression.

After roaming through the streets the whole afternoon to get some nice pictures, it finally become night and I stood in front of this beautiful lit kiosk at a small crossroad. Its dominating red bright sign was illuminating the sourrunding and was the only possibility on a sunday to buy something to drink or eat at this time.

On a rainy day at which one would rather stay at home than going outside, we capture the lights of a bar in a big puddle. After looking a while at it, the puddle and the reflecting lights began an interesting play of colors and movement, because it was still raining. Even if it was freaking wet and we have fear for our camera equipment because of the rain, we were happy to have made the decision to capture that moment.

Rainy Ocean01/24

Kiosk01/24
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Kiosk 2x201/24
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While looking through the front window of a laundromat you can see several washing machines lined up in a row. Above of them one can find the control panel of the laundromat, which receives the money for the upcoming wash cycle and can access every washing machine and dryer in the whole room. The scenery was captured by night and the dominant color of it is the blue white of the neon lights inside the shops.

Dirty Laundry12/23

On a white background three copies of a subway ticket are shown. The subway ticket is wide and not very high and have different symbols on it. In some ways it is a reminiscence of a subway ticket used by a big city in central europe. Underneath the three tickets the word “ALMO EFFECT” is written in big letters as well as “TICKET t+”. There is also a text snippet placed which originates cologne as the place where this artwork is made.

Subway Ticket11/23

On a white canvas, the shadows of a white circuit area is visible. On top of that another circuit layout in black is presented. At the upper part of the image the word ‘THE MIND’ is written in white letters with black shadow. The same is written on the bottom part of the image but in black and upside down. Below the upside down claim a longer text is written about a computer which aims to control the human mind as well as the words ‘almo effect’. In the center of the image two blurred black circles appear underneath a silver and chrome envelope out of bubble wrap.

Flower I10/23
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Flower II10/23
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On a yellow canvas a smaller area in the middle is sourrounded by a thin black line. On top of this area there are a green, a white and a red bar which somehow form something which looks like italian flag. Below that a cat in black and white is shown. The cat is somehow dancing or standing on its two legs and is holding its arms in front of it, but with the paws directing towards the bottom of the image. Below that in black letters ‘Enzo’ is written, as well as the words ‘ALMO’ and ‘EFFECT’ a little bit smaller on the sides of the main word.

Horse Enzo10/23

Wendy I10/23
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Wendy II10/23
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On a black old canvas a nun with totaly white eyes is potraited in black and white. Around the nun the word “PRAISE” is written 4 times on the top, left, right, and bottom of the image. It is presented in alternative and unique typograhy. On top of the nun the word “PRAISE” is repeated in the same font and also in a different typograhpy. Above that ‘ALMO EFFECT’ is shown. Below a text about the importance of catholic church and a fictive example of a cursed nun is written. The nun however appears in a scary vibe.

Inside a white thin frame, a black canvas is shown in which a blurred screaming person can be seen. Above that a encyclopedia-like listing of different demons and monsters from hell is shown, all held in a scientific drawing style. On the upper side ‘almo effects Welcome to Hell` is presented. On the bottom side ‘The compendium of fear and evil’ is written.

Welcome to Hell08/23

Chrome Dimension06/23

On a black background a grid and some digital looking controls are shown in one of them is the word ‘almo effect’, in two others ‘Download…’ and ‘Issue 76’. On top of that a grid is shown behind a big heart-shaped tribal with green and chrome. Below that chinese characters are shown.

Thorny Heart05/23

On a pink gradient based canvas a purple border is shown. Inside the border the text ‘ALMO EFFECT’ is shown in chrome letters. Below two tribals are merged into each other. One is chrome and one pink. Below that the text ‘05 . 23’, ‘Design 077’ and ‘Made in Cologne’ are written. It has a Y2K touch.

Chaotic Dream05/23

On a black dusty paper canvas, which appears as a magazin cover two big chains coming from top and bottom of the magazin cover and seem to have a 3D look. Both chains are framing the text ‘ALMO EFFECT’ which is writtne in a fraktur font and have a chromatic effect on it with shiny highlights. On the top left also ‘ALMO EFFECT’ and ‘05_23’ is written in a small and clear font. At the bottom right a barcode is shown. On the top left ‘ISSUE 074’ is written.

Chromatic Dream05/23

Quite Equipped.03/23
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Quite Equipped. Claimed03/23
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