CLICK FOR LOVE
Artist: Hugo Lankinen & Kasper Hildén
Malware: ILOVEYOU
Medium: Crowdsourced computer mice, spray paint, metal
Year: 2024
Click for Love, inspired by the ILOVEYOU malware, reflects the emotional and technological consequences of the infamous virus. When users clicked to open the file LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs, their computers were instantly infected. The mouse, a simple tool of interaction, became the trigger for widespread devastation. The heart-shaped sculpture invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of love, technology, and vulnerability in the digital age. The old computer mice, collected from around the world, emphasise the global reach of the virus, which spread rapidly through email systems in 2000, leaving a lasting impact on digital culture.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
TAiKOA
Artists
Kasper Hildén and Hugo Lankinen are the creative force behind TAiKOA and the producers of the Museum of Malware Art. The duo describe themselves as “art+innovation artists” and hyper generalists. Their work combines artistry and technology, seamlessly merging digital installations with physical creations. Using innovative tools like 3D printing, mixed reality, and sensor technology, TAiKOA creates installations and innovations that aim to inspire and engage.
