Souya Handa Projects is pleased to announce "public void capitalism(prototype)," a solo exhibition by Souya Handa at Rinshoin Gallery Space in Tokyo. Also serving as an independent curator, Handa, a contemporary artist based in Tokyo, explores the conflicts between technological developments and social ethics.

Drawing inspiration from computer programming, where "public" signifies accessibility and "void" implies a function with no return, Handa contends that art, akin to a public void, is open for all, intentionally unproductive.

Delving into the evolving landscape of capitalism amidst technological advances, Handa questions the transformative promises of blockchain and AIs. Does capitalism genuinely evolve, or does Marx's foundational structure persist? Through a nod to software development prototyping, Handa sparks inquiry into capitalism's trajectory.

The exhibition unfolds as a dynamic exploration, mirroring the trial-and-error evolution of capitalism. Handa crafts artworks on-site, akin to an open studio, unveiling imperfect prototypes. Amidst this, he showcases prior works, taking a stance against accelerationism.

Handa draws parallels between art and capitalism, AI and humans. His works exude cynicism not only toward capitalism but also toward art itself. However, he affirms, underscoring his belief in the transformative power of art. "Even though art is unproductive, it can instigate changes in people's lives, like a function in computer programming."