Could we get this ancient artist's laptop to boot up?

[@Caker0]

I hope you upload more soon, I found this deeply interesting despite knowing nothing on Michel Majerus.

[@janstene]

Cory is a genius!

[@adambrett6469]

Great video. Can't wait for the next one. I've been looking at Michel's work all week.

[@AudioDregs]

This is great Cory, thanks!

[@MonsieurNechvatal]

Thanks for this work. Illuminating.

[@coryarcangel]

Thx Joseph!

[@Through_the_fire_and_flames]

Been waiting for this since you announced it! So very cool! Can’t wait for more…

[@emilianogb1]

thanks for this video! this is insane research

[@CharisTsevis]

Such an amazing and touchy project.

[@crash-stop]

Great project and great introduction to Michel's work .

[@piviezezez]

great vid... i'm 2 passionate about netart and digital art alike... thank you for dedicating your time to this :)

[@x0F013F0]

Amazing! super interesting history

[@andeecollard]

So interesting- loved every second of it ❤

[@AaAa-je5eo]

A fascinating video, thanks Cory. Although as @hippen___leopold comments, I do agree that there is an invasive, voyeuristic element to this process. However, in 2002 our laptops or desktops would not have anywhere near what we put on them now. So it's less of a concern perhaps. But for instance, what would you think if your macbook vanished from you right now Cory, and we all did an arcahaelogical deep dive on it? 😉 It's an interesting thought. Like Van Gogh's letters, I wonder if he would have been horrified to know millions upon millions of people had access to reams of his private communications. And as you say, this is essentially like walking into the artist's studio. There are preservations of notable artist's all over the world, Pollock, Freud, Bacon, Moore etc....have we just witnessed the first ever dissection of the digital part of an artist's studio? I think so. Either way, as I mentioned about your own laptop Cory, this will surely become extremely common in the future.

[@jaciyara5181]

Personal info was heavily redacted by the family/estate, he mentions that in this video somewhere

[@motorstorm123]

loved this sm and all your insight. excited for the next ep ❣

[@sg452jj]

this is so wow

[@andeecollard]

This is awesome ❤

[@AstreeDuval]

can't wait for the next episodes💗

[@marianasmao]

YESSS thank you

[@hippen___leopold]

As someone deeply interested in Majerus‘ work, I was highly excited about this series of „tutorials.“ However, publishing the contents of someone‘s laptop can be seen as controversial, given that our devices are now extensions of ourselves. Delving into such personal content feels almost too invasive. In our voyeuristic Western digital lifestyle, the opportunity to peek into Majerus‘ digital world, workflow, or „digital studio,“ as described in the video, creates even more intrigue. After watching the video, I was surprised at how dull the discussion of Michel Majerus‘ work was, with the presenter focusing more on his own perspective. Who is this tutorial‘s intended audience? As an emerging artist in my late twenties, it feels as if the explanation is tailored to those unfamiliar with the digital age, rather than a younger audience deeply inspired by Majerus and eager to study his work closely. I appreciate Cory Arcangel‘s effort and time, but it seems odd that a project taking seven years results in such a superficial explanation of the interface, almost as if he were seeing it for the first time. While Arcangel is an interesting artist with valuable insights, I believe an art historian would be more suited for this series. An objective view on Michel Majerus‘ artistic position and workflow would be more appropriate, especially when sharing his very personal digital space. The way Cory Arcangel is featured alongside Majerus‘ work blurs the focus. It’s unclear if the series is about Majerus or Arcangel. Majerus holds a significant place in contemporary art history for many enthusiasts, and his work deserves an objective analysis rather than anecdotal stories from friends and family. While the personal context is engaging and trendy, the work itself deserves a more thorough and analytical approach. Majerus‘ dedication to his craft is evident in his meticulous preparation for his paintings, as we can learn from his notebooks and the detailed analysis of his artwork. Thank you for this fantastic project and for giving us a glimpse into Michel Majerus‘ world. I hope future episodes will offer more insightful and analytical content, rather than featuring Cory Arcangel with an overuse of „digital“ terminology that ultimately says little about Majerus or his work. 🙏✌

[@AaAa-je5eo]

Agreed, I just left a comment mentioning the same thing. It does feel somewhat invasive and voyeuristic. But, in 2002 somoene would have far less of their lives on their laptop. Either way, it's something to consider for artists now!

[@jespernrbk4218]

Thanks so much, love it!!

[@Cactuspractice12]

Great stuff! Now Im curious to know your computer setup and operating system you use!

[@Thomasvanderputten]

Nice video!!

[@jsh281]

What an amazingly cool dude - your old pal lc

[@potaxpotax]

YESSSSSS CORYYYYYYYY

[@hologramplanet]

☯☯☯☯☯ 10:52 Booting up! 10:52 Booting up! 10:52 Booting up! 10:52 Booting up! 10:52 Booting up! ☯☯☯☯☯

[@bw4656]

awesome ; did he have a screensaver?

[@seanflynn21]

episode 2?

[@mrbrendankennedy]

This rules thank you. I clicked the bell

[@coryarcangel]

Thx Brendan! 🔔

[@edwinhassid.7337]

Amazing! Can i come work for you Cory? lol for real tho...

[@polsummer6540]

De Michel géing sech am Graf ëmdréinen du Klunni

[@ifranklin]

🫠

[@orugacaleidoscopio]

hi Cory! this whole work is really amazing! But i just cannot let pass the fact that you "approved" the knowledge of Pauline Oliveiros just cause she had the Walstreet Mac. I know she is not the focus of this art work, but, come on, she is one of the most important women in sound art, she is such an inspiration for many womxn and queer ppl in the noise/art/sound scene, you cant just reduce her to an old grandma with a cool computer. Also I know you are saying you were very young and ignorant at the time when she was your teacher, but you are making this video now, and it hurts a little to hear this, today, coming from a person whose work is so relevant to the contemporary digital culture

[@tbone30000]

Loved it!

[@coryarcangel]

Thx Tabor!