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Electrohype 2004 – CONFERENCE
Malmö, Sweden, 28 and 29 of November
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| Experimental electronic art in the
Nordic region - recent history and current conditions |
| PROGRAM |
| A topic that has been frequently discussed
the past years is the conditions for the electronic art in the
Nordic countries. If you look at this topic from the perspective
of the Nordic “gold age” in electronic art in the
60s to the 80s, there are certain peculiar features. Back then
artists from other countries came to Scandinavia to participate
in the experiments performed with art and technology. The environment
was playful and new and exiting art was created. Today the situation
is the opposite, Nordic artists are traveling abroad to Germany,
USA and Canada to find a creative environment and opportunity
to exhibit their art. |
| The aim of this conference is to draw
historical lines and look for specific causes that might have
influenced this development. Furthermore we will in a contemporary
perspective investigate if there are specific questions that
we can focus on. Questions that might give answers to how we
can provide a good and durable environment for contemporary
electronic art. |
| Note that the conference has a
maximum of 100 participants and that the conference will be
held in English. Last date for registration is November 18th
2004. |
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| Day one will be dedicated to the
recent history of electronic art. The discussion will focus
on prominent similarities and differences between the Nordic
countries regarding electronic art. The day will conclude with
a guided tour in the exhibition Electrohype 2004 in Malmö
Konsthall. |
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| Day two will deal with the current
conditions for those who are working with electronic and computer
based art today. The aim is to look at the current situation
for artists, institutions and organizations. The day will conclude
with a longer panel and open discussion. |
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| The persons invited to give talks and
presentations at the conference have all key positions in the
various fields of electronic art. They also represent a wide
range of disciplines within the genre itself. Artists, theorists,
as well as representatives from institutions and organizations.
Fore more info about lecturers mentioned below will be available
soon. |
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Torsten
Ridell (Sweden)
artist |
Lars-Gunnar
Bodin (Sweden)
artist/composer |
Jeremy
Welsh (England/Norway)
Artist/Professor at Bergen National Academy of the Arts |
Søren
Pold (Denmark)
Assistant Professor, PhD Dept. of Multimedia, University of
Aarhus |
Norman
T. White (Canada)
Artist |
Perttu
Rastas (Finland)
Senior media art curator |
Martin
Pingel (Denmark)
Artist/ Head of education program Digital Design (Danmarks Designskole) |
Magnus
Wassborg/Tore Nilsson (Sweden)
Artists/teachers at Royal University College of Fine Art in
Stockholm |
Trond
Lossius (Norway)
Artist/Composer/researcher at Bergen National Academy of the
Arts |
Lars Gustav Midbøe/Anna Kindvall
(Norway/Sweden)
Exhibition organizers Electrohype |
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| Preliminary list for the panel discussion:
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Trine
E. Eidsmo (Norway)
Artist/Organizer TEKS-Trondheim Electronica Arts Centre |
Søren
Krogh (Denmark)
Head of section Kulturarvsstyrelsen/New Media Forum |
Trond
Lossius (Norway)
Artist/Composer/researcher Art Academy of Bergen |
| Leslie
Johnson (Sweden)
Principal at Valand Art Academy, Gothenburg |
Tine Vindfeld (Denmark)
Curator at AROS, Aarhus Kunstmuseum |
Lars Gustav Midbøe
Exhibition producer Electrohype |
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| Moderator for the conference: |
| Björn Östlund. |
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| Where |
| The Conference will be held at former
premises of “Teaterrestaurangen” at the Malmö
Opera, Östra Rönneholmsvägen 20. (200 m from
Malmö Konsthall). Lunch will be served at the grand foyer
of the Malmö Opera. |
| Map |
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| Conference fee: |
700 SEK for two days incl. lunch and coffee
500 SEK for students, incl. lunch and coffee* |
| *This rate also applies for practicing
artists. |
| If you wish to participate at the
conference but without lunch, a reduced price can be obtained
by contacting Nicolas Hansson. Although we recommend a full
booking since lunch is at absolute self cost price.
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| Contact person |
| Questions regarding the conference can
be directed to Nicolas Hansson |
He can be reached by telephone
(direct number) +46 (0)736 43 30 14 |
Electrohype office can be reached at
+ 46 (0) 40 780 20 |
| Via e-mail
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| The Work group/ reference group for the
conference are: |
Nicolas Hansson – Sweden
Anna Kindvall – Sweden
Lars Gustav Midbøe – Norway
Kristine Ploug – Denmark
Thomas Petersen – Denmark |
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