2022 - 2025
fake[dac~]
fake[dac~] was a London–Zurich collective operating at the intersection of technology and artistic expression.
Founded and curated by Stephen Monslow (UK) and Luis Sanz (CH), the group was active until 2025 and explored the convergence of code, sound, and visual media through algorithmic processes and computational aesthetics.
Between 2022 and 2025, fake[dac~] organized a series of events and collaborations that showcased a broad spectrum of experimental performances by invited artists, including:
End Measure, Picofrom, Chris Speed Visuals, Michael-Jon Mizra, Eecolagbohrsac 2021, +777000, Nunez, Bad Circulation, Digital Selves, Hellocatfood, Ayebaitari, Mosaictapes, 8trone, Heavy Lifting, Obscenity State, Ruin Theory, Jung Latch, Tyger Blue, Eye Measure, Trampbunny, Brickwork, Hanaphora, Collapse, Innocent, Liimxa, Ler-Ka, ODMTt?, Elin, Mah[alias], Syntəl8, Soft Blade, Joana.art, Xodyl, Ayankoko (Laos), Basch (Mexico), Nesso (Netherlands), Zhanlan Wang (China), and Yoshi Kosaka (Japan).
"Boasting an immersive installation featuring AI-generated visuals, live-coded music and a deep well of audiovisual talent, fake[dac~] blurs the line between art exhibition and club night."
- Jonni Cobb
fake[dac~] hosted its events at Corsica Studios in London between 2022 and 2025.
