Explore the public art of “TRANSFORM: Reduce, Revive, Reimagine”
Mood-Vironment
An interactive light sculpture by Mona Ghandi on view now at 82 Front in downtown New Bedford.
Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast
A community-driven public art statement expressing unity throughout the region.
Plastic Rooster by Bordalo II is on view outdoors on the green space of the New Bedford YMCA at Union Street & North 2nd Street.
The Art of Technology: Exploring Transformative Innovations of the SouthCoast photo exhibition is now only viewable on our extended online exhibition.
ABOUT TRANSFORM
TRANSFORM: Reduce, Revive, Reimagine 2024-2025 is a public art series uniting sustainable art and cutting-edge technology.
This year DATMA launches its 7th season with two exhibitions. Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast is a collaborative tapestry created from upcycled textiles—more than 150 panels of sailcloth and other upcycled textiles cut into triangles and painted in a variety of colors to honor the LGBTQ+ community. The NEA Award-winning sculpture entitled, Mood-Vironment, by Mona Ghandi is an Interactive A.I. responsive public art piece that reflects the users emotions- a true intersection of DATMA’s mission of Design, Art, and Technology.
In 2024, Renowned Lisbon street artist Bordalo II presents an awe-inspiring, original sculpture alongside the region’s innovative technologies in robotics, marine research and exploration, and wind energy, exploring the intricate balance between artistic expression and environmental consciousness. Through public art exhibitions and free programming, audience members are immersed in a world where discarded materials find new life as captivating installations and sustainable practices pave the way for a more innovative future.
Thank you our 2024 & 2025 partners & collaborating organizations:
AHA! New Bedford, Buzzards Bay Coalition, New Bedford YMCA, New Bedford Free Public Library, Casa da Saudade Library, Mass Audubon, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Vineyard Wind, New Bedford Research and Robotics, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Our Sisters’ School, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, New Bedford Food Tours, NB Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, City of New Bedford, New Bedford Creative, the Seaport Art Walk, Community Boating Center, Creative Reuse Center of RI, Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition, FRACC, Gallery X, Goddard College, Marion Arts Center (The MAC), New Bedford Free Public Library, New Bedford Queer Arts Council, SouthCoast LGBTQ+ Network, Sperry Sails, The New Bedford Light, and The Standard-Times.
Per our mission, every DATMA exhibition & event is free and open to the public. A special thanks to our dedicated supporters who make it possible for DATMA to keep programming completely accessible to all. Stay tuned and check out the season’s events.