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Mission Eternity Sarcophagus by ETOY.Corporation (Switzerland 2006-07)
Etoy.corporation launched the Mission Eternity Project in 2005, foregrounding on the onehand respect for the human longing to survive in some way after death,and on the other a sense of irony about dated sci-fi fantasies wecontrive to satisfy that desire. The Sarcophagus is one materializationof this project. It is a mobile sepulchre that holds and displaysportraits of those who wish to have their informational remains crossover into a digital afterlife. The size of a standard cargo containerthat can travel to any location in the world, the Sarcophagus has animmersive LED screen covering its walls, ceiling and floor...
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Sensors for Dancers: Wireless Sound and Video Control Through Movement
Wednesdays 2/13. 2/20. 2/27, 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor: Eric Singer
This class will introduce sensor technology to dancers and others interested in controlling audio and video using movement. Students
will learn to use the new MidiTron Wireless interface
(http://miditron.com), wire and connect motion sensors (bend, flex,
distance, acceleration, etc.) and control sound and video on computer.
The interface and sensors can be integrated into costumes and body
suits, allowing wireless freedom of movement while tracking body
position and motion.
No prior knowledge of electronics or programming is required for this class. You will start from scratch, learning the basic concepts
required to accomplish the class goals. You will leave with the tools
to do basic work in sensor-based multimedia control and a strong
foundation for going further.
Two price options are being offered. Students wishing to purchase an interface and sensors may choose Option 1. This includes the
MidiTron Wireless interface at a $100 discount, plus an assortment of
sensors. Option 2 does not include the MidiTron Wireless; one will be
loaned for the duration of the class.
Option 1: $300 + $425 including MidiTron Wireless and sensors
Option 2: $325 without MidiTron Wireless
LEMUR is happy to announce the formation of an Art & Technology Education Coalition in partnership with Harvestworks (http://harvestworks.org) and 3rd Ward (http://3rdward.com). Our three organizations have teamed up to broaden our collective offering of art
& technology classes, with each organization focusing on its
strengths. In addition, we will soon be offering special course
series, with a series of related subjects taught among the three
facilities. Also coming soon, we will be offering discounts for taking
multiple classes at any of the facilities.
LEMUR's classes will focus on electronics, sensors, robotics, microcontrollers and performance.
Harvestworks' classes will focus on interactive and multimedia software including a range of Max/MSP and Jitter classes with varied subjects and skill levels.
3rd Ward's classes will focus on fabrication and design, including woodworking, metalworking, welding, screenprinting, textile design and design software.
**Research Performances/Seminars**
All seminars to be held in GB048 unless otherwise stated between
1-2.30pm on Wednesday
January 23 Chikukuango Cuxima-zwa, Doctorate Student - Brunel University
‘My Performance Practices and Experiences in the British Context’
January 30 Josephine Machon - Brunel University and Paul Woodward - St. Mary’s College, West London
‘An embodied exchange: performing (dis)closure and the visceral verbal’
February 13 Lali Krotoszynski - Independent Artist and Jarbas de Moraes Neto - Mathematician and Programmer.
‘Bodyweave LAB- on-line playground for collaborative audio-visual composition’February 27 Sita Popat and Scott Palmer - Leeds University
‘Dancing Sprites and Digitized Spaces: Collaborative Research in Choreography, Scenography and Technology’
walking from blu on Vimeo.
When the exploration in dance and technology goes beyond the stage it is not traditional top-down choreography, it becomes an improvisation. Dance 2.0 might include a bottom-up architecture of marketing and communication. Many artists have already used this bottom-up approach to build and perform works.
We swim in improvisational media and we will be continually reformulating "creation".
We are coming out as "polytheistic" therefore we sample. Oblivious of our remixing and recombining we "build/create"...and repack as"style" or "artist voice".
Here are some links to some main stream (very important to aware of) articles about the dance world (companies and presenters) exploring the WWW:
Misnomer's article in Dance Magazine
Recent New York Times's article
Conference in Los Angeles on technology and marketing organized by Dance USA
Improvisational/generative media and performances are 2.0
These might be the "Future of Dance"
bottom-up architectures
shared creation
Ashley Friend created a relevant integration for her performance at Joyce Soho. She asked her You Tube account to make a video about dance and help her to find the meaning of dance. She got many video responses and used them as video material for the video segments and movement explorations.
https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=AsertyDances
In the next video shows Ashley "crowdsourcing"...completing a mediation loop
In the performance that attendded, 3 members of the audience (You Tubers) have travelled to NYC to attend the performance and watch.
This experiment was not registered in the radar of Julie Bloom from the New York Times nor by the Dance Magazine collaborator.
Portable, affordable, pervasive, open source...composite and extensible
Bottom-up indeed
Channeling the www...many writers
Comments?
Organized by Afterall
Tuesday, November 27 7pm
Tickets: $7
This panel discussion examines the use of appropriation in contemporary art, considering the various approaches to appropriation adopted by three different generations of artists spanning the 1970s to today. The panel will be moderated by art historian and writer Michael Newman, the author of Richard Prince: Untitled (couple) recently published by Afterall Books, and he will be accompanied by artists Judith Barry, Sarah Charlesworth, and others.
Afterall is a non-profit research and publishing organization, supported by Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London and California Institute of the Arts, Los Angeles, that publishes a contemporary art journal and a series of books. For more information, please visit www.afterall.org
Photo: Richard Prince, Untitled (couple), 1977, Ektacolor photograph (detail). Courtesy Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York.
Major new residency and performance/installation series
In January 2008, LEMUR will inaugurate "ReSiDeNt," a unique new creator-in-residence program, hosted at LEMUR's Brooklyn space in Park Slope. Each month, we will award three artists a month-long residency at LEMUR, enabling them to create a work utilizing LEMUR's resources, including robotic musical instruments, MIDI audio/video controllers, video projection and tracking system and more. Each group of residencies will culminate in a public show at LEMUR at the end of the month.
Artists from all performing and installation disciplines are encouraged to apply, including musicians, composers, dancers, choreographers, video artists, interactive installation artists, performance artists, multimedia artists and others.
LEMUR's staff will provide technical support to residents for learning and utilizing our resources. For early residencies, we will give preference to artists with a reasonable degree of technical skill with computer art. As the year progresses, we will be able to give a higher level of technical support, possibly including programming, electronic design and more.
The deadline to apply for January's residencies is Monday, December 17th. Announcement of January's residency awards will be announced the following week.
Subsequent deadlines will be rolling, allowing artists to submit applications to be considered for future residencies throughout the year. The application process is outlined below and will also be posted to LEMUR's web site shortly.
Applying to ReSiDeNt
The application process is designed to be easy. Mainly, we want to see your qualifications and past work and get a sense of the type of work you would do at a LEMUR residency.
All applications are accepted via email to resident@lemurbots.org. Please include the following information in your email.
Part 1: Contact Information
Name
Address
Email
Cell number
Alt number
Part 2: Work Samples
Send URLs of video, audio, photos and text documenting your past projects. Please indicate which works you would like us to view, in which order, and what role you had in creating the work.
We prefer to receive all work samples online. You may also attach files up to 1 MB total. If you need to email larger files which you can not put online, please contact us in advance for ftp information. If you must mail hard copy of work, you can send it to LEMUR, 461 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, attn: ReSiDeNt.
Part 3: Artist Resume/CV
Send us your artist resume or CV in plain text, Word or PDF format. Important - please make sure to include a list of your technical skills relevant to the residency.
Part 4: Proposal Sketch
Send us your idea or ideas for what you might do during a LEMUR residency. Include which instruments and resources you envision working with (see below). Your project does not need to be conceived in full at this time, but please instill in us the confidence that you have a reasonable plan in mind and that you can realize a work in a month's time.
Thank you for your time and interest in LEMUR ReSiDeNt. We look forward to receiving your application.
Eric Singer
Executive Director
LEMUR: League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots
FAQ
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What instruments, systems and other resources will be available to me?
GuitarBot, XyloBot, ModBots (percussion bots), HydroBots (water-based bots), Slime-o-trons (slime controllers), Chime-o-tron (MIDI wind chimes), Slink-o-trons (slinky controllers), Sonic Banana (bend controller), Ascension Flock of Birds 6-DOF tracking system with 3 trackers, sensors, MidiTron and MidiTron Wireless sensor interfaces, floor-projected video with video tracking overlay, wall-projected video, PA, PTZ camera, broadband internet, Mac and PC computers, MIDI keyboard, software (Max/MSP/Jitter, Isadora, Digital Performer, etc.). In addition, LEMUR is constantly working on new instruments, which will be made available as they are created.
How much time will I be able to spend at LEMUR working on my project?
You can spend as much time as you want, subject to scheduling with LEMUR staff. Generally, someone is there Monday through Friday from 10 am until 8 pm, and weekend times can be arranged as necessary.
Does my work have to utilize LEMUR's instruments and equipment?
Yes. A major goal of this residency program is to partner with a variety of artists to create new work for LEMUR instruments.
What length is my work expected to be?
For performances, we would like a minimum of 20 minutes of work. For music, a 40-45 minute set would be highly desirable. Installations would normally be ongoing, though we would hope that any one user would be engaged for 5 minutes or more.
Is there any stipend or other support money?
This is an unfunded residency program, so there is no stipend or support money. The support we provide is in the form of in-kind donations of our time, space and resources.
Do I have to do a performance, or is an installation ok?
Installations are fine and encouraged. Preference will be given to interactive installations over non-interactive ones.
To realize my work, I want to create new software/Max patches/electronics but I don't know how. Can someone at LEMUR help me?
Not at this time. We don't have the resources to develop custom technology outside the scope of our own work. However, if you have a technologist that will commit to partnering with you, you are welcome to propose this.
I have a great idea but I've never done computer art before? Should I apply?
At the early stages of this program, we will probably not be able to support artists who do not have reasonable skills in implementing their work.
I live outside of New York City. Can you provide room and board?
We can't, but you probably already have a friend with a sofa in New York City :-)
Will there be future opportunities to show the work I create after the end-of-month show?
The best work to come out of ReSiDeNt will likely have future opportunities to be shown. LEMUR stages performances and installations around the world, and we are always looking to incorporate new work.
What are some examples of projects you will consider?
Compositions for the robots
Interactive performances with the robots and/or controllers
Interactive installations with the robots and/org controllers
Interactive dance with the robots
Theater pieces or performance art with the robots
Interactive video installations incorporating the robots
My discipline doesn't fall into your listed categories. Can I still apply?
Definitely. These are simply examples, and we will consider work from any discipline if we feel it is possible to realize at our space.
Do I have to come in with a project idea from the beginning?
You do not have to come in with a fully formed project, but you should have an idea of what you want to do and should outline this in your application. You can develop the specifics of your project within the time frame of the residency. Also, feel free to bounce ideas off us before applying.
What if my work will take longer than a month to complete?
We can only devote one month of work time to each artist. If you need more time but can do your preliminary work off-site prior to the residency month, we will consider this.
Please feel free to contact us with any other questions you may have.
www.intimateperformance.org
7, 8 & 9 December
THREE DAYS OF PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, SHOW & TELL PRESENTATIONS, HAPPENINGS and a 1-DAY SYMPOSIUM
LOADS OF FREE EVENTS
LAUNCH: FRIDAY 7 DEC., 6:30-11PM @ GOLDSMITHS
INTIMACY is a three-day digital and live art programme made to elicit connectivity, induce interaction and provoke debate between cutting edge artists, performers, leading scholars, respected researchers, creative thinkers and local communities. A culturally urgent series of events, INTIMACY is designed to address a diverse set of responses to the notion of 'being intimate' in contemporary performance and as such, in life. INTIMACY invites scholars, researchers, artists and audiences to enable the interrogation and creative exploration of formal, aesthetic and affective modes of performing intimacy now.
Please note: Knowledge East is offering 2 BURSARIES worth 500 GBP each, for student workshop participants who will submit a successful application for an enterprise project inspired by any of the 4 INTIMACY workshops. Grab the chance!
INTIMACY features:
FRIDAY 7 DEC:
One-to-one performances with Adrian Howells and Helena Goldwater @ Home (Booking Required | Limited Capacity)
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/programme.php#friday
Workshops with Prof. Johannes Birringer and Kira O'Reilly @ Laban, Godsmiths campus (Ticketed | Book Now, Limited Capacity)
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/workshops.php
Seminars with Mine Kaylan and Tracey Warr @ Goldsmiths (Ticketed | Book Now, Limited Capacity)
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/seminars.php
Launch with Live Performances & Gigs @ Goldsmiths from 6:30pm. FREE, come along!
Featuring: SUKA OFF, Blind Ditch, Atau Tanaka, Ernesto Sarezale, Adam Overton, Avatar Body Collision, Joe Stevens, Mark Cooley, Leonore Easton & Boris Hoogeveen, Frank Millward, Eva Sjuve & Chantal Zakari
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/programme.php#friday
SATURDAY 8 DEC:
Workshops with Kelli Dipple (ticketed), Alan Sondheim and Prof. Sandy Baldwin (FREE, booking required) @ Goldsmiths and Second Life (Book Now, Limited Capacity)
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/workshops.php
Seminars with Dominic Johnson and Paul Sermon (Ticketed | Book Now, Limited Capacity)
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/seminars.php
Performances with Fran Cottell (booking required), Lauren Goode (booking required), Helena Walsh & Chris Johnston @ Goldsmiths. FREE
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/programme.php#sat
Show & Tell Presentations, Screenings and Posters @ Goldsmiths. FREE, come along!
Featuring: body>data>space, Jaime del Val, kondition pluriel, Nikki Tomlinson, Jan van der Crabben,
Branislava Kuburovic, Lena Simic & Gary Anderson, Clara Ursitti, Jo Wonder, Anna Dimitriu, Anita Ponton, Elena Cologni, Georgia Chatzivasileiadi, Freya Hattenberger, Nancy Mauro-Flude, Eva Sjuve Atau Tanaka, Daniel Agnihotri-Clark, Donna Rutherford, Annie Abrahams & Nicolas Frespech, Michael Pinchbeck & Claudia Kappenberg
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/show-tell.php
Performances @ The Albany. FREE, come along!
Featuring: Martina von Holn (booking required), Michelle Browne, Leena Kela, Sam Rose, Jess Dobkin, Pierre Bongiovanni, Camille Renarhd & Gael Guyon, Mary Oliver, Rachelle Beaudoin, Caroline Smith, Jaime del Val (ticketed).
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/programme.php#sat
Premiere of Suna No Onna by Dans Sans Joux @ Laban. (Ticketed | Book Now, Limited Capacity)
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/programme.php#sat
Intimacy Meal @ The Albany, £10 p/p. Booking required, email Owen: performintimacy@googlemail.com
SUNDAY 9 DEC:
Symposium @ Goldsmiths (Ticketed | Book Now, Limited Capacity)
Featuring: Amelia Jones, Paul Sermon, Tracey Warr, Mine Kaylan, Dominc Johnson, Kelli Dipple, Kira O'Reilly, Johannes Birringer, Adrian Heathfield, Janis Jefferies, Lizbeth Goodman, Jess Dobkin, Simon Jones, Ang Bartram. With performances /events by Adam Overton, Rachel Gomme, Hiwa K. & Anaesthesia Associates
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/symposium.php
ALSO:
7 & 8/12: Urban Workshop with Pierre Bongiovanni, Camille Renarhd & Gael Guyon (Booking Required) FREE
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/programme.php#urban
Throughout: Online Performance by Susana Mendes Silva (booking required); Phone performance by Bernadette Louise; One-to-one event by Chris Dugrenier
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/intimacy/programme.php#thro
We hope to see you at this event that -between you and me- you just cannot miss....
INTIMACY is co-directed by: Maria X [aka Maria Chatzichristodoulou] & Rachel Zerihan.
The INTIMACY Board are: Prof. Johannes Birringer, Prof. Janis Jefferies, Gerald Lidstone, Prof. Adrian Heathfield, Hazel Gardiner
INTIMACY Across Visceral and Digital Performance is supported by: AHRC ICT Methods Network; Goldsmiths, University of London [Digital Studios, Graduate School, Dpt. of Computing, Dpt. of Drama, Dpt. of Media and Communications, Dpt. of Visual Cultures, Dpt. of Music, Centre for Cultural Studies); Knowledge East; Laban; The Albany and Home.
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Maria Chatzichristodoulou [aka maria x] PhD Art and Computational Technologies Goldsmiths Digital Studios skype: mariax_gr www.cybertheater.org
4th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP OF THE TECHNOLOGIES OF THE BODY FRONTIER BODIES: AESTHETICS AND POLITICS IN POST-POSTMODERNISM _________Applications deadline: 2nd december APPLY NOW >info in www.reverso.org/reverso-engl.htm >>>and in - http://www.lacasaencendida.es ---->programacion ----------->Artes Escénicas------------>
TALLER INTERNACIONAL DE LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DEL CUERPO ______Directed by Jaime del Val__REVERSO _with seminars, presentations and performances by: _____Stelarc ______ Allucquére Rosanne (Sandy) Stone ______ Daniel Schorno_STEIM ______ Donald Glowinski_InfoMus Lab ______ Rudolfo Quintas (Swap Project) & André Gonçalves ______ Roberta Bosco ______ Laura Cañete ______ Juan Carlos Olmos & Universitat Pompeu Fabra ______ Jaime del Val & Olinto_REVERSO _17th-23rd December 2007____Spain__Madrid___La Casa Encendida ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 4º TALLER INTERNACIONAL DE LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DEL CUERPO CUERPOS FRONTERA: ESTÉTICAS Y POLÍTICAS EN EL POST-POSTMODERNISMO _____Plazo de inscripciones: hasta el 2 de diciembre >>>>>>>> INSCRÍBETE AHORA DESCARGA PROGRAMA OFICIAL: tecnologias_cuerpo_pdf.pdf >información en www.reverso.org >>> y en - http://www.lacasaencendida.es ---->programacion ----------->Artes Escénicas ______dirigido por Jaime del Val__REVERSO _con seminarios, presentaciones y performances de: ______ Stelarc ______ Allucquére Rosanne (Sandy) Stone ______ Daniel Schorno_STEIM ______ Donald Glowinski_InfoMus Lab ______ Rudolfo Quintas (Swap Project) & André Gonçalves ______ Roberta Bosco ______ Laura Cañete ______ Juan Carlos Olmos & Universitat Pompeu Fabra ______ Jaime del Val & Olinto_REVERSO _17-23 Diciembre 2007_____Madrid__La Casa Encendida __________________________________ _____________________________ www.reverso.org
http://body-bytes.de/02/?cat=53&language=en
In the FORUM discussion on dance & technology and control I mentioned that i would like to re-visit a dance work i saw last week. in the blog ar large, cited here, the specific report is written on November 21: M o v e m e n t A.
"Movement A" = premiere of ‘dance in audio-visual environment’ by Ulf Langheinrich, with Toshiko Oiwa (dance), Dirk Langheinrich (software), Mayu SaSajima (costume). Festpielhaus Hellerau/Dresden, November 2007.