alternative facts

This collection alludes humorously to a nevertheless cognitively and intellectually remarkable and potentially dangerous instant for truth as a concept.

In January 2017, the White House counselor coined that term during a « Meet the Press » interview. She tried this way to defend the press secretary who had made the false assertion that the newly elected President drew the biggest inauguration crowd ever. A US news anchor countered that it was just to be called a lie, yet using another term: "Look, alternative facts are not facts. They’re falsehoods."

Back then, and in that particular case, trusted and verifiable photographic and video evidence, among other, clearly underpinned the facts. Yet beyond already known possibilities and practices of alterations, the more so in our AI times, one needs to apply an even stronger source-critical and careful verification before granting audiovisual material the status as absolute proof.

But rest reassured! This tongue-in-cheek collection passes this check, insignificant non-distorting changes notwithstanding (airconditioned, in out, wc, virtual reality simulation, no rubbish, opinions).

2017 - 2024

alternative facts - bins
2024

each work is a single edition 1 of 1 / chaque oeuvre est une édition unique 1 sur 1
unless otherwise indicated format can still be chosen / sauf indication spécifique, le format est encore à choisir
fine art paper matt pigment archival print / papier d'art, tirage d'archive aux pigments mats
optionally on dibond / en option sur dibond
optionally black wooden frame with suspension hook / en option cadre en bois noir avec crochet de suspension
certificate of authenticity / certificat d'authenticité

contact

alternative facts - no si
2023

alternative facts - support
2024

alternative facts - opinions
(… censured by keeping the essence)
2024

alternative facts - loose weight here !
2024

alternative facts - the ultimate kitchen
2024

alternative facts - no rubbish
2024


alternative facts - lake
2017

alternative facts - picture shows a  paper cup with a cross next to the list of choice for tea. But in the cup there clearly is coffee. er

alternative facts - tea

alternative facts - welcome

alternative facts - address
2017

alternative facts - we are open

alternative facts - floor indication on elevator door

alternative facts - airconditioned
2023

alternative facts - in out
2023

alternative facts - wc

alternative facts - prestigious hotel project
2023

alternative facts - new apartments for sale
2023

alternative facts - speed limit
2023

alternative facts - exit the roundabout
2023

alternative facts - crashing prices
2023

alternative facts - virtual reality simulation
2023


© Robert Gangl (RG), 2025