Gone Viral? - Capturing The Internet ft.

Every artist wants their work seen. But do online views help spread their message or does the attention corrupt their intentions?
In this episode of Capturing The Internet, we join celebrated photographer, Mel D. Cole and a staple of the street performance world, Matthew Silver to explore the impact of the Internet on their art.
Mel recognizes that his work being seen can feel self-affirming but Matthew, on the other hand, feels deeply conflicted about creating work on the internet.
Both Mel & Matthew want to change the world with their art but will the internet’s “sickness” change their art first?
For more from Matthew and Mel, check out these links!
Mel's IG: / meldcole
Matthew's RUclips Channel: / lovefart
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[@mentallyhyp2012]

The genius of Matthew Silver!!!!

[@mentallyhyp2012]

I have known him for years and even had the immense pleasure of performing with him once... He is a soft spoken true hero of love and compassion and emotion he is amazing through and through

[@xPEPExD]

was looking forward to this all week 👌🤲🙏

[@mathewmayes9983]

Mr. Silver, You have inspired me since I saw that first viral video those years ago. But I do feel there's legitimacy in the underlying message of this video which suggests that the algorithm prays on people and exploits them in a way that's not ethical or moral. But with you, it got it right. With you and many like you, voices have been lifted up, because it's a tool and like any tool, it can be misused. I understand the difficult feelings of day-to-day life, but you inspire me.

[@Estr3lliita]

If someone ask me again why i want to move to NYC, im gonna show them this channel, all y'all do is amazing, i want to live like this in a couple of years

[@timothyariel]

the variety of talented interesting people up there is mind-blowing. get yourself up there

[@PuddlesPityParty]

I love y’all. 💜

[@daviddavies9190]

We love you too!

[@ahsenahs9975]

Awesome work both of you! One love ♡

[@user-vv6px4zm5z]

Matthew Silver is a secret genius.

[@BeatStylist]

I came in from an IG ad. Great piece.

[@tribekid2475]

Same.

[@discgolfwes]

I'm curious how he makes a living as a street performer?

[@alecjahn]

"Being counter-productive is being productive"
Yes -
The same way that saying nothing is saying a whole hell of a lot.

[@andrewwitt6543]

I love this. Great to see the man behind the character. Keep up the great work.

[@revamped831]

Matthew Silver. The lovable maniac.

[@BrandonBuckingham]

shoutout matthew silver

[@Preliminimal]

i like the message, overall, great psychology... except the diaper? that defeats the message... Matthew - what the hell, forget the diaper

[@amynow]

Maybe the sign could read “too many man-babies” 🤪