Diana Thater | The Art Newspaper
Installation view, Diana Thater: Practical Effects, David Zwirner, New York, November 10–December 10, 2022. Courtesy of David Zwirner.
By Linda Yablonsky
Rarity may add material value to an artwork, but its emotional impact can appreciate even more—an infrequent occurrence in these remotely accessed times. So, imagine my surprise when Practical Effects, an immersive new video installation by Diana Thater, had me falling for a robot. That was not just unusual, but downright unsettling.