The 'On Journalism #2 Typewriter' by Julian Koschwitz publishes the unwritten stories of those who have died in the pursuit of headlines. The fully functional typewriter is programmed to compose the documented deaths of journalists from 1992 to present day.
The installation continues to produce these melancholic tales on a continuous sheet of white paper. The machine is also capable of illustrating symbols such as flags to represent historic moments and tragedies in the field of journalism. The information is gathered by a database from the 'Committee to Protect Journalists' organization. This sorrow-filled device is a constant reminder and tribute to the danger faced by those who bring monumental stories to the public eye. You cannot help but stare in awe at the clicking keys striking rhythmically onto the surface.
The On Journalism #2 Typewriter by Julian Koschwitz will have viewers contemplating the reality of this age-old profession.
Elegiac Editorial Machines
The 'On Journalism #2 Typewriter' by Julian Koschwitz is Haunting
Trend Themes
1. Journalistic Memorials - The 'On Journalism #2 Typewriter' by Julian Koschwitz highlights the opportunity for further innovation in creating memorials for journalists lost during their profession.
2. Data-driven Storytelling - The typewriter's use of a database to collect information on journalists lost gives us insight into opportunities for data-driven storytelling within journalism.
3. Emotional Technology - The On Journalism #2 Typewriter shows the potential for technology to evoke emotion and empathy through storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Journalism and Media - The On Journalism #2 Typewriter presents opportunities for technological innovation within the field of journalism and media as a whole.
2. Art and Installation - The installation of the On Journalism #2 Typewriter highlights the potential for artistic installations to have a technological element and create social commentary.
3. Museum and Exhibition - The On Journalism #2 Typewriter could inspire new interactive museum and exhibition experiences, particularly around the documenting of history and journalism.