[Martin DK]

Hi

RAE BK has set up a Go Fund Me fundraiser for his FAKE NEWS: "The Troll Factory Project".

The fundraiser includes pledge rewards as seen below.

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FAKE NEWS: "The Troll Factory Project"

www.gofundme.com/f/fake-news-quotthe-troll-factory-projectquot

An interactive, immersive art installation that takes you inside the workings of a facility that creates and spreads fake news.

HOW DOES "FAKE NEWS" START? HOW IS IT SPREAD?


"Fake News" is the biggest threat to democracy. Around the world there are stories being fabricated in "troll factories" and spread by "trolls" and "bots" for the purposes of confusing the public as to what actual FACTS really are. Whether you refer to it as gaslighting, ideological warfare, disinformation or active measures, they are all one and the same--- LIES.


These "troll factories" are primarily based in Russia but individuals in governments and private companies around the world are fabricating their own fake news and using certain media outlets and social media platforms to spread their lies to more individuals than ever. These made-up stories are created to help push agendas, discredit individuals or groups, widen divisions and to make it appear that public opinion is more "pro" or "anti" an issue. Regardless of their intended purpose, in the end they all have the same thing in common--- they are FAKE.


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FAKE NEWS:"The Troll Factory Project" will educate, entertain and inform the public about what actually occurs inside one of these facilities. Viewers who attend the exhibition will be guided through a series of immersive, artistic installations and visual performances to see up-close how stories are fabricated, cultivated and spread. From the celebrity to the political, we will follow the thread from conception to delivery of all things FAKE.


Utilizing artistic license this exhibition will go beyond a room full of computers and programers and expand into other areas of research. Think of this "factory" as a "testing lab" in which staff members with varying skill-sets are able workshop ideas and perform experiments that range from those with "potential" to others which appear to be seemingly bizarre. Nothing will be off limits.


For those unable to attend the "The Troll Factory Project" in person, there will be ample opportunities to connect on-line. Through video content, scheduled live streaming events and guest speakers, the goal will be to make this project as accessible as possible. If the funding goal is exceeded, the possibility of a virtual reality component will also be considered. Aiming for Spring 2020 and free to the public.

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There is a lot more about this project to share but keeping in line with its theme, its best to leave the rest in secrecy and open to the element of surprise.


It's been said that humor is a good way to deliver a serious message. This project will utilize a touch of that as well as other forms of artistic expression to convey information regarding one of the most serious issues facing the world today. TRUTH VS. LIES.


Thank you in advance for your support. Without it this project will not happen.

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PLEDGE REWARDS:
**(any pledge made with HIGHER rewards also receives all LOWER rewards)**

$25 or MORE:
Artist signed exhibition postcard

$150 or MORE:
"Troll Factory" artist signed, screen-print (Edition 350) & Stickers

$250 or MORE:
"Troll Factory" Merchandise (surprise package)

$500 or MORE:
V.I.P. Preview for 2 (Tour the exhibit before it opens to the public)
Original "Fake News" related drawing by artist

$1000 or MORE:
Cameo Performer/"Test Subject" (become part of the exhibit for one showing)

$5000 or MORE:
Exhibition Prop/Set Piece (chose from various pieces after show closes)

$10000 or MORE:
Guided street art tour of RAE work, 2 Night Hotel Stay in NYC for 2 (4 star, near exhibit)
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[Martin DK]

[toshspice]

I love Rae BK. One of the overlooked heroes of the NY scene. Put in a lot of work, for other people too, with his gallery back in the day.

Still creating interesting art, this included.


www.gofundme.com/f/fake-news-quotthe-troll-factory-projectquot

[Martin DK]

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[Martin DK]

A message from RAE

[Schrödinger's Chat]

It was a shame, I was watching the funding and I don't think it reached more than around $5k, out of the $75k target.

[Martin DK]

Yeah, agreed. Even though there was a lot of donations - it was still far off the amount needed for the project. Would have liked to see what he would have come up with.

Maybe another time.

[Matt]

Too bad, would have been great to see where he went with this

But that was a big amount...