Simon Denny (1982)

Simon Denny

Simon Denny is a contemporary artist from New Zealand, born in 1982. He works with a variety of media including sculpture, installation, video, and printmaking. Denny's work often explores the intersection of technology, politics, and economics. He is particularly interested in how technological systems shape our lives and societies. In his art, he frequently uses images and objects related to the tech industry, such as circuit boards, computer servers, and software interfaces. One of Denny's most well-known works is "Secret Power," which was exhibited at the 2015 Venice Biennale. The installation focused on the activities of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), New Zealand's intelligence agency. It included a recreation of the agency's boardroom, as well as a series of prints and sculptures that explored the agency's role in global surveillance. Denny has exhibited his work internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Serpentine Gallery in London, and the Biennale of Sydney. In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious Ars Viva Prize for Visual Arts.