Stephen Wilson: Information Arts: Intersections of Art, Science, and Technology (2002)

11 February 2009, pht

“A new breed of contemporary artist engages science and technology—not just to adopt the vocabulary and gizmos, but to explore and comment on the content, agendas, and possibilities. Indeed, proposes Stephen Wilson, the role of the artist is not only to interpret and to spread scientific knowledge, but to be an active partner in determining the direction of research. Years ago, C. P. Snow wrote about the “two cultures” of science and the humanities; these developments may finally help to change the outlook of those who view science and technology as separate from the general culture.

In this rich compendium, Wilson offers the first comprehensive survey of international artists who incorporate concepts and research from mathematics, the physical sciences, biology, kinetics, telecommunications, and experimental digital systems such as artificial intelligence and ubiquitous computing. In addition to visual documentation and statements by the artists, Wilson examines relevant art-theoretical writings and explores emerging scientific and technological research likely to be culturally significant in the future. He also provides lists of resources including organizations, publications, conferences, museums, research centers, and Web sites.”

Published by MIT Press, 2002
ISBN 026223209X, 9780262232098
969 pages

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David Dunn (ed.): Eigenwelt Der Apparatewelt – Pioneers of Electronic Art (1992)

9 February 2009, pht

A major reference for the history of media arts.

Artistic director: Peter Weibel
Curators: Woody Vasulka and Steina Vasulka
Publisher The Vasulkas, Santa Fe, 1992
Published on the occasion of the exhibition held “Eigenwelt der Apparatewelt. Pionere der elektronischen Kunst”, June 22 – July 5, 1992, Ars Electronica, Linz
240 pages

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A Report on the Art and Technology Program of LACMA, 1967-1971 (1971)

7 February 2009, dusan

Publisher Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1971
SBN 875870449
387 pages

Review: John H. Holloway (Leonardo, 1975).

PDF (87 MB, updated on 2019-1-27)