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 I Believe In… by Ai-Chen Lin, selected project for Interactivos? Better than the Real Thing | There’s a party in the warehouse: Would you like to come?Upcoming events: It all depends on who you ask. Some of us are getting ready for the latest MIXER party on June 14, others are preparing for the end of the world. Good news: You can do both! This Week at Eyebeam:May 31: Interactivos? Call for Collaborators June 14: MIXER: with Kudu | BiLLLL$ | The Collection Agency New from our Labs: Steve Lambert launches Add-Art Teta Haniya and the Secrets of Syrian Seduction Community: May 31: Graffiti Research Lab at the Brooklyn Academy of Music June 4: 01SJ Adobe Global Youth Voices ExhibitionMay 31: Interactivos? Call for CollaboratorsInteractivos? at Eyebeam: Better Than the Real Thing We’re pleased to announce that we (Eyebeam fellows, residents and staff) have selected ten projects—from the 60-plus submitted applications—to be realized during a two-week workshop in late June. But we need help, and that’s where you come in. We are now recruiting collaborators—artists, engineers, musicians, programmers, designers, and hackers—to help bring these projects to life. This is an opportunity to work with international artists including current Eyebeamers Zachary Lieberman, Taeyoon Choi, Jeff Crouse, Friedrich Kirschner, and others. Collaborators will participate in skill-based workshops, attend public lectures and associated events, and be an integral part of the production of exciting new interactive projects. The completed projects will be included in Eyebeam’s Summer 2008 exhibition. To be considered, send us a letter outlining your skill set and what you think you could contribute to the workshops, with a CV (in word or pdf format; no image attachments please) to interactivosinfo AT eyebeam DOT org by May 31. Selected collaborators will be notified June 3. Interactivos? was initiated two years ago by the Medialab–Prado program and the Madrid City Council. This is the first time it has taken place outside Spain. The full list of projects, with details on the kind of collaborative help we are looking for can be found online. See: http://www.eyebeam.org/learning/learning.php?page=interactivos June 14: MIXER: with Kudu | BiLLLL$ | The Collection Agency
Date: Saturday, June 14, 9PM – Midnight Open bar! Sponsored by Dewar’s, Newcastle Brown Ale, and The Onion. Kudu | BiLLLL$ featuring Guillermo E. Brown | The Collection AgencyPlus interactive art by Eyebeam artists: Addie Wagenknecht | Friedrich Kirschner | Digital Solutions | Geraldine Juárez MIXER is Eyebeam’s new series dedicated to showcasing leading performing artists in the fields of live video and audio. In addition to live performances by video artists, musicians, VJs and DJs, each MIXER presents new interactive work by Eyebeam artists that encourages audience participation and creative play. Hybrid in format, and Eyebeam in spirit—collaborative, spontaneous and a little off-the-wall—MIXER electrifies Eyebeam’s Chelsea warehouse for a Saturday night quite unlike any other. New from our LabsSteve Lambert launches Add-Art
Add-Art is a free Firefox add-on that replaces advertising on websites with curated art images. Created as a open source project in Eyebeam’s R&D OpenLab, developers are encouraged to contribute to the project though Eyebeam’s development site (which includes a wiki, ticket system, and code repository). For more info: http://add-art.org. For a video introducing Add-Art, with installation directions, see: http://vimeo.com/1075987 Steve is also hosting a remix contest: http://fffff.at/intro-to-add-art-f-remix-contest/ Teta Haniya and the Secrets of Syrian Seduction
After decades of running her kinky Syrian lingerie store in the Hamidiya souk of Damascus, Teta Haniya has arrived in America bearing gifts. Drawing on more than 60 years of Islamic teachings on seduction, and updating it using her arsenal of kitschy technology, Teta Haniya hijacks the Western panty, triggering the sexual liberation of American women. http://www.haniyassecrets.com Teta Haniya’s Secrets is a line of electronic lingerie made by Eyebeam R&D OpenLab fellow Ayah Bdeir and graphic designer Luma Shihabeldine. See pictures and videos of Teta Haniya’s Secrets (including the flying panty, ponpon panty, fiberoptic panty, talking panty, magnet panty), from last week’s event on wearable technology at Eyebeam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26390070@N03/sets/72157605278503947/ Pocket Lightcoder
Digital communication relies on the performance of networks of infrastructure that enable the transmission of messages. In the event of a massive breakdown of these networks in a natural disaster or social crisis, how will we transmit information? Have no fear: Eyebeam senior fellow Jerry Juárez has designed a new tool for the end of the world: The Pocket Lightcoder, a rebozo-style bag and communication device to explore the possibilities of survival in an urban environment. There are only a few Pocket Lightcoders left, so if you need one for your survival kit or want to find out more about her upcoming “light-mobs”, shoot her an email at: .---- . .-. .-. -.--@eyebeam.org CommunityMay 31: Graffiti Research Lab at the Brooklyn Academy of MusicThe Graffiti Research Lab will be tagging the side of the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Peter J. Sharp Building on May 31 to coincide with the midnight screening of the documentary Graffiti Research Lab: The First Season. The GRL events are part of the Sundance Series at BAM from May 29 to June 8. For a complete schedule of events: http://bam.org/sundance/frontier_2008_LASER.aspx. June 1: How Soon is Now?How Soon is Now? Eyebeam alum Luke Lamborn will show three new videos made during his residency at Eyebeam at this year’s Artist in the Marketplace exhibit at The Bronx Museum of the Arts. How Soon Is Now? features an array of work by 36 artists from Artist in the Marketplace (AIM), one of the most celebrated and competitive programs for emerging artists in the country. For more information, visit: http://www.bronxmuseum.org June 4: 01SJ Adobe Global Youth Voices Exhibition01SJ Liz Slagus, Eyebeam’s Director of Education and Public Programs, is heading out to the 2008 01SJ “global festival of art on the edge”, June 4 – 8 to produce the Adobe Global Youth Voices Exhibition. Designed to enable youth worldwide to examine critical community issues, share their views, and take action, this project has funded 18 different international artists, art collectives, and established non-profit arts organizations and institutions to support the creation of new work by young digital artists. The project culminates in an exhibition of their work during the 01SJ Festival; selected works from the Adobe Youth Voices global network will also be on display. June 14: Windows BrooklynOpening Reception: June 14, 3 – 5PM, cash bar Art Walk Closing Reception: June 22, 6PM Windows Brooklyn is an art exhibition that will be installed in numerous storefronts along Court and Smith Streets in Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, Brooklyn from June 14 – 22, 2008. Participating artists include: Eyebeam alum Leah Gauthier, and many more! Windows Brooklyn is curated by Leah Gauthier, Sara Jones and Andrea Wenglowskyj. All three curators are graduates of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and are long-time collaborators. Visit www.windowsbrooklyn.com for a full list of participating storefronts and artists, schedule of events, printable map of the area and more. |
 | Three words: Benefit Benefit Benefit!Ever use craigslist? Here’s your chance to thank the man behind the site! May 6 Eyebeam will honor Craig Newmark and party to raise money for Eyebeam’s public programs, residencies and fellowships . Other good news: Interactivos? deadline has been extended to Friday, May 2; two new intern opportunities to work with resident artist JooYoun Paek; Dirt Party testing for the Futuresonic conference; and Eyebeam’s star appearance at the Chelsea Block Party. Online: videos of Eyebeam artists Friedrich Kirschner, Taeyoon Choi, and Stephanie Rothenburg at the Synthetic Times reception, and an in-depth interview with Eyebeam senior fellow Steve Lambert on National Public Radio. We would also like to welcome, Sarah Cook, our curatorial fellow from acroass the pond. For curators interested in studio visits with Eyebeam artists—stop by during open office hours on Tuesdays between 2PM and 4PM, and Sarah will be happy to facilitate your visit! This Week at Eyebeam:May 3: A guided tour with Charlie The Magical Image-Digesting Robotic Duck May 6: Eyebeam Benefit Celebrating Freedom and Creativity May 17: Teen Mashup Remix: Creative Youth Workshops New from our Labs:May 1: Eyebeam at Futuresonic Conference 2008 May 1: Results of the iraqimemorial.org First Juror’s Review are in! May 4: Friedrich Kirschner presents Eine Kleines Puppenspiel May 9: Call for proposals Artist as Startup: Web Application as Cultural Intervention Anti-Advertising Agency announces “Foundation For Freedom”, featured on NPR Community:May 4: GRL: The Complete First Season at the MoMA May 9: Eyebeam at the Chelsea Block Party!
May 3: A guided tour with Charlie The Magical Image-Digesting Robotic DuckA guided tour with Charlie The Magical Image-Digesting Robotic Duck This guided tour is the first in a two month series exploring how images are produced and consumed in public spaces. Taeyoon Choi, recipient of Eyebeam’s 2008 Commission for Resident Artists and inventor of Charlie, will lead a walking tour from Eyebeam in Chelsea. After an introductory presentation of the project, participants will accompany Charlie on a photo-taking tour of the neighborhood. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras to help in document the experience. May 6: Eyebeam Benefit Celebrating Freedom and Creativity
Freedom and Creativity: Eyebeam 2008 Benefit HONORING: Craig Newmark, craigslist founder and the Internet’s best known customer service representative. Join us in honoring craigslist founder Craig Newmark for his commitment to public service and a free Internet! Support Eyebeam’s residencies, fellowships and public programs! Comedy Central’s John Mulaney will cue the night’s laugh track, NYC’s Misshapes will supply the after-party and much, much more! Featuring: EVENT CHAIRS: John S. Johnson | Jazz J. Merton COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Tatiana Platt | Bryce Wolkowitz BENEFIT COMMITTEE: Jed Alpert | Marc + Caryn Becker | Laura Dawn | Ze Frank | Andrea Harner | Garrett + Maureen Heher | Arianna Huffington | Jaime Johnson | Jonah Peretti | Lily Johnson Whitall | Marc Schiller EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Amanda McDonald Crowley MEDIA SPONSOR: GOOD Magazine Proceeds from the evening will help underwrite Eyebeam’s international fellowship and residency programs for artists and creative technologists, more than 300 of whom have benefited since 1997. Tickets and information online: https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/528/t/6209/shop/shop.jsp?storefront_KEY=497 May 17: Teen Mashup Remix: Creative Youth WorkshopsPublic Workshop + PresentationsDate: Saturday, May 17, 1–7PM. Presentations: 8PM Location: The Change You Want to See, 84 Havemeyer St. (storefront), Williamsburg, Brooklyn http://www.notanalternative.net/ Workshop for student residents Public Workshop + Presentations New from our LabsMay 1: Eyebeam at Futuresonic Conference 2008Futuresonic Conference 2008: The Social Technology Summit May 1, 2–3:30PM: Collective Media May 1, 5:30–11PM | May 2, 2 – 6PM: Dirt Party May 2, 10–11:30AM: Musical Interfaces Additional Events: Finally, members of CRUMB (Curatorial Resource for Upstart Media Bliss) will be curating couples and setting up blind dates for gun-shy curators and artists. Find your soulmate—stop by the mezzanine at the Contact Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2–5PM. May 1: The results of the iraqimemorial.org First Juror’s Review are in!A recipient of Eyebeam’s 2008 commission for Resident Artists, Joseph DeLappe’s, iraqimemorial.org has garnered 125 proposals from 30 nations. On May 1, the results of the First Juror’s Review of memorial proposals will be posted to the site. Jurors for the project were invited to create individual rankings of their top ten proposals. The jurors for the project are:
May 4: Friedrich Kirschner presents Eine Kleines PuppenspielEin Kleines Puppenspiel Friedrich Kirschner, a fellow in the Eyebeam Production Lab, will perform his piece Ein Kleines Puppenspiel on May 4 as part of the International Trickfilm Festival in Stuttgart, Germany. Kirschner will also lead workshops on machinima and moviesandbox on May 5 and 6. May 9: Call for proposals: Artist as Startup: Web Application as Cultural InterventionDeadline for proposals: May 9Date: February 25 – 28, 2009 Location: College Art Association Conference, Los Angeles Submission Details: http://www.collegeart.org/pdf/CallforParticipation2009.pdf. Senior fellow Michael Mandiberg will chair a panel at the 2009 College Art Association Conference in LA, and is accepting proposals for papers on the topic of web artists making cultural interventions through “life- like” functioning tools and applications. Artists, theorists and historians are all welcome to submit an abstract. Send applications to Michael Mandiberg, Michael AT Mandiberg DOT com (email applications preferred), or at College of Staten Island, City University of New York, Dept. of Media Culture, 2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314. Anti-Advertising Agency announces “Foundation For Freedom”, featured on NPRThe most creative and forward-thinking professionals of our time work in marketing. The Anti-Advertising Agency Foundation For Freedom wants them to quit. And they’re offering cash. Read about Eyebeam senior fellow Steve Lambert and Anne Elizabeth Moore’s new project on the Anti-Advertising Agency site: Plus: Check out recent interviews with Steve Lambert on National Public Radio , and in Gelf Magazine. CommunityMay 4: GRL: The Complete First Season at the MoMAGRL: The First Season Info about the screening: http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=140 PopRally invites you to a screening of Graffiti Research Lab: The Complete First Season, a film documenting the adventures of an architect and an engineer who quit their day jobs to develop high-tech tools for the art underground. Featuring insightful and humorous commentary by GRL founders James Powderly and Evan Roth, The Complete First Season argues for free speech in public, open source in pop culture, the hacker spirit in graffiti, and not asking permission in general. The film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Graffiti Research Lab members and surprise guests. Stay for the party afterwards, featuring music by Javelin and a final chance to see MoMA’s Design and the Elastic Mind exhibition, which includes the work of the GRL. Watch the trailer for GRL: The Complete First Season: http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?page_id=142#video
May 9: Eyebeam at the Chelsea Block Party!Citizens Committee for New York City Block Party Eyebeam artist Taeyoon Choi’s infamous picture-taking duck will be making an appearance at the local block party organized by the Citizens Committee for New York City. Learn about other Eyebeam projects, meet your neighbors or just come by and hang out! Other groups at the block party include: Pantomonium Productions Theater Group; Chelsea Community Supported Agriculture; Transportation Alternatives; Just Food; Chelsea Tenant Action Committee; Hudson Guild. | |||
Founded in 1997, Eyebeam is an art and technology center that provides a fertile context and state-of-the-art tools for digital experimentation. It is a lively incubator of creativity and thought, where artists and technologists actively engage with the larger culture, addressing the issues and concerns of our time. Eyebeam challenges convention, celebrates the hack, educates the next generation, encourages collaboration, freely offers its output to the community, and invites the public to share in a spirit of openness: open source, open content and open distribution. Eyebeam’s current programs are made possible through the generous support of The Atlantic Foundation, The Pacific Foundation, the Johnson Art and Education Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Jerome Foundation, Dewar’s, Deep Green Living, ConEdison, Datagram, Electric Artists Inc.; public funds from New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and many generous individuals. For a complete list of Eyebeam supporters, please visit http://www.eyebeam.org/donate. If you would like to subscribe or unsubscribe from the Eyebeam email list please visit: Subscribe to rss feeds: EYEBEAMTues-Sat, 12 - 6PM | ||||
