Jonathan Monaghan | HyphenHub Community

Jonathan Monaghan is a contemporary artist whose practice explores fears and anxieties about technology and consumer culture. His multidisciplinary works combine ancient mythologies, commercial architecture, and corporate logos to create a surreal and mythical world that blurs the boundaries between the natural and the artificial.

Drawing from his background in video game design, Monaghan’s artworks utilize digital technologies to create visually extravagant and immersive experiences that engage in critical dialogue about the digital age. With a satirical edge and sense of humor, Monaghan’s works challenge viewers to examine their own complicity in the perpetuation of a society dominated by technology and conspicuous consumption.

Monaghan’s artworks have been showcased at venues worldwide, including the Sundance Film Festival and the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. His installations have garnered critical acclaim from outlets such as The New York Times, Vogue Italia, and The Washington Post.

Jonathan Monaghan formed part of the FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LA IMAGEN 2023, carried out between the Jorge Tadeo University in Bogotá and the Los Fundadores Theatre in Manizales (Colombia).