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Artists’ Books – introduction
Artists’ books are works of art realized in the form of a book. They are often published in small editions, though sometimes they are produced as one-of-a-kind objects referred to as “uniques”. Below are some other links you can visit to learn more about the genre of Artists’ Books and Book Arts. 1. Book Arts, University of the…
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Scienceworks – Stars
Scienceworks offers an exciting range of experiences for students and teachers, linked with Melbourne, Australia’s Planatarium Stars – This comprehensive education kit contains resources for Years 7-12 students (teachers and student resources) focussing on stars and other features of the Universe beyond the Solar System. There are teachers notes and students activities and loads more links too.
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Pretty Smart Textiles, 2011
Pretty Smart Textiles, 2011 is a travelling exhibition showcasing the latest developments in the world of electronic textiles, a new medium at the intersections of fashion, art and technology. The exhibition is an interactive experience leading the viewer through a multi-sensory discovery of new possibilities for garments and interior architecture. The exhibition explored themes that…
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The Knitting Map
Commissioned by Cork 2005, European Capital of Culture, The Knitting Map drew its inspiration from Cork City, celebrating its place at the cultural heart of Europe. The Knitting Map is not a literal map; instead of a single still image, it is a moving, evolving translation of the busy-ness of Patrick Street; the wetness of…
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Fabric Speakers
Fabric Speakers by Hannah Perner-Wilson (plusea) was Inspired by Marcelo Coehlo’s paper speaker and Vincent Leclerc’s Accouphene textile speaker, these paper and fabric speakers are made by running 5-9V sound amplified signal through a very conductive coil in close proximity to a magnet (Kobakant, 2012). Although some of the speakers use a laser cutter to produce their designs using conductive fabric this isn’t necessary. Depending…
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Sonic Fabric – Chicks on Speed
Sonic Fabric was an artistic led research workshop by Chicks on Speed (Alex Murray-Leslie & Melissa Logan) Dr. Sabine Seymour, Alex Posada, Oscar Sol & BEFACO, together with Artists, Academics, technologists, thinkers and designers, organised by Hangar.org in Barcelona, from 9th-12th July 2012. The collective methodology was an investigation into smart materials & new sounds for performance practice. You can read an interview with Alex…
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Wearable Computing
Wearable technology, tech togs, or fashion electronics are clothing and accessories incorporating computer and advanced electronic technologies. The designs often incorporate practical functions and features, but may also have a purely critical or aesthetic agenda. Wearable technology is related to both the field of ubiquitous computing and the history and development of wearable computers. With ubiquitous…
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Universal Raisin Cake Theory
Universal Raisin Cake Theory is a book in the form of a cake mix box inspired by a real way that astrophysicists have of describing the way in which the universe is expanding – as if it is a giant loaf of bread rising, with raisin-galaxies getting further apart (Alyce Santoro, FLIKR 2012). This book object takes…
