[node-l] Kinetica talks

[kwatson]

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> Nodellers maybe interested in these talks by Kinetica.
>
> Please also continue to post your events onto the node london  
> website, thanks
>
> The Kinetica season of talks at Bishopsgate Institute will focus on  
> the convergence of art and science within the realms of robotics and  
> cybernetics and explore new technologies and materials used by  
> artists. Featuring three fascinating panel discussions, two artist  
> led workshops and a captivating new performance by sound  
> installation artist Ray Lee.
>
> TALKS:
>
> Art, Cybernetics and Robotics
> Tuesday 14th October 2008, 7.30pm £7/£5 conc
> This eminent panel will discuss the origins of cybernetics, the  
> study of human and mechanical systems, and how these original  
> concepts have led the way forward to create a robotic revolution.
> Speakers will include;
> -Owen Holland, Author of 'The Mechanical Mind in History' and  
> researcher into machine consciousness and robotics
> -Jasia Reichardt, Author of ‘Computer Art’ and Curator of  
> ‘Cybernetic Serendipity’ ICA 1969.
>
> New Collaborations: Scientific Materials and Artistic practice
> Tuesday 28th October 2008, 7.30pm £7/£5 conc
> This talk introduces artists who work alongside scientists and use  
> scientific materials in their work. Balint Bolygo, Liliane Lijn and  
> Paul Brown discuss their artistic practice and collaborative  
> research into revolutionary new materials.
> Speakers will also include;
> -Zoe Laughlin, Curator of the Materials Library and
> -Nick Leon, Director Design London, (Royal College of Art/Imperial  
> College London).
>
> Man & Machine: The Convergence Tuesday 11th November 2008, 7.30pm
> £7/£5 conc
> This visionary panel will discuss the advancing potential of the  
> human body and explore how science fiction has lead the way forward  
> in creating today's robotic and technologically integrated society.
> Speakers will include;
> -Ghislaine Boddington, Director of Body>Data>Space,
> -Dianne Harris, Artist, Art Director and Curator Kinetica Museum and
> -Stelarc, Performance Artist, Lecturer Performance Art, (Brunel  
> University) and Senior Research Fellow Marcs Lab, (University of  
> Western Sydney).
>
> WORKSHOPS:
>
> Artist Balint Bolygo presents New Technologies in Drawing
> Saturday 11th October 2008, 2pm-6pm
> £9/£7 conc
> Through a process of invention, science and engineering, Balint  
> Bolygo's work uses a combination of natural forces and mechanics to  
> create drawings. In this exciting workshop, Balint will introduce  
> these new drawing techniques using the laws of gravity and simple  
> engineering skills. Participants will learn about the possibilities  
> of using scientific materials and technologies in artistic practice,  
> discovering new and explorative ways of creating art works.
>
> Sound Performance Workshop - with Artist Ray Lee
> Saturday 15th November 2008, 2pm-6pm
> £9/£7 conc
> Ray Lee will give an introduction to the use of theremins and other  
> sound devices which represent his deep fascination with the hidden  
> world of electromagnetic radiation. Through this hands-on workshop,  
> participants will explore how sound can be used as evidence of the  
> invisible forces that surround us.
>
> PERFORMANCE EVENT:
>
> RAY LEE 'Force Field'
> Thurs 20th November 2008,
> 7.30pm-10.30pm
> £12/10 conc
> An exciting new performance installation from the internationally  
> acclaimed sound artist Ray Lee. By interacting with the  
> electromagnetic 'force field' that surrounds the theremin, Lee  
> activates and controls a series of kinetic sound machines, creating  
> music and movement from the ether. Somewhere between a Victorian  
> illusion, a performance of electronic music and a scientific  
> demonstration, Force Field is an exploration of invisible forces  
> made tangible, audible and physical.
>
> For full listings and booking info please go to:
> www.bishopsgate.org.uk
>
> Booking line: 020 7392 9220
> Email: events at bishopsgate.org.uk
>
>
> regards
> Keith
>

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