You may not consider this basic, birch block as a piece of art, but believe me, the 'Hit Counter' certainly is gallery-worthy. Although it is not a traditional artwork, it relies on the number of visitors that observe it to determine its popularity.
Using old computer software, the 'Hit Counter' combines facial recognition in order to tabulate how many people have viewed it. The creator, Zach Gage, questions, "If literal popularity is such an important metric of value, can it not be used to evaluate an artwork?"
Popularity Meter Masterpieces
'Hit Counter' by Zach Gage Shows the Metric Value of Art Viewing
Trend Themes
1. Facial Recognition Art - Explore how artists are incorporating facial recognition technology to create interactive and engaging artworks that react to the viewer's presence.
2. Visitor Metrics as Art Value - Discover how artists are redefining the value of their artwork by using visitor metrics as a measure of popularity and success.
3. Alternative Art Evaluation - Uncover the emerging trend of evaluating artwork based on alternative metrics such as visitor numbers and social media presence.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Technology - Art and technology industries can collaborate to develop innovative applications of facial recognition technology in interactive art installations.
2. Art Galleries and Museums - Art galleries and museums can adopt new methods of evaluating art by incorporating visitor metrics to better understand the popularity and value of exhibited artworks.
3. Art Collecting and Investment - Art collectors and investors can consider integrating visitor metrics and other alternative evaluation methods to assess the potential value and appeal of acquiring specific artworks.