The Cloud in the Net
Linz, Saturday, September 1, 2012
Breathtaking technical effects, spectacular interplay of human and robotic protagonists, thousands of brilliantly glowing letters and artistic illumination of the cityscape of the Austrian city of Linz itself, singing lightning bolts and wonderful worlds of sound compose this Klangwolke, an account of the interconnectedness of our world. The Brucknerhaus and Ars Electronica are precipitating the voestalpine Klangwolke, the cloud of sound that forms above the city of Linz in September. And anyone can become a part of this “cloud in the Net”; everyone can contribute their own musical fragments or homemade letters of light to this extravaganza.
By way of historical background: The Linzer Klangwolke (Cloud of Sound) is in every respect a truly extraordinary open-air event that has been held annually since 1979 in early September in the Donaupark of the Austrian city of Linz. This verdant oasis extending about 500 meters along the Danube riverbank right in the heart of downtown Linz is enveloped in a cloud of sound generated by 250,000 watts of electrical power. Its defining features are the innovative, creative use of new multimedia technologies, the enormous physical scale of the production itself, and the attendance regularly topping 100,000.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
http://taxonomylab.tumblr.com
Taxonomy Publishing invites you to submit your original art work for ILK MAGAZINE ISSUE #1.
ILK aims to present and disseminate the work of experimental artists in quarterly issues.
The form of each issue will be determined by the art submitted and we are open to ideas from artists. Sketches, Scans, Photographs, Texts,Visual Essays and more are welcome.
ILK #1 will be available in a limited edition PDF format for worldwide distribution via Taxonomy’s website. Not constrained by theme or medium, ILK welcomes audio and video links, text and images. Each buyer will receive a individually numbered digital issue for the price of a sub-standard cup of coffee. All funds go toward generating the next issue of ILK.
Issue 2 will contain both physical and digital editions
To submit:
A short bio.
Up to 6 good quality images you would like to have published in the first issue of ILK
Email taxonomypublishing@gmail.com
A short description of your work – 300 words max or sample of text or idea for spread.
Submission closes 30 April 2012
MELBOURNE: FUGUE STATE EVENT
“We hope that in the near future you will be able to make your way to an unfamiliar location at a specific time. Indeed, it is unusual to ask this of you without a full explanation of the reason and context, however please understand that we are hoping you may be that reason. I can say little more other than to reassure you that you will be treated with the utmost dignity, kindness and respect and that this somewhat curious entreaty involves no financial transaction of any kind.” – fuguestate.info. Bookings essential to attend this multimedia event.
16 – 29 April 2012
This year’s Women in Engineering and IT Hands on Day Program will be held at UTS Broadway Campus, (Sydney) [Australia] for schools on Friday 27 April and Friday 17 August : the aim is to make links for female students between the experience of technology studies, practice and research, and providing information on specific fields, courses and scholarships for school leavers.
It is a full day of Hands on Fun and most importantly, it is ‘GIRLS Only!’ Please read more about past Hands on Days here:
http://utswomeninengineeringandit.blogspot.com.au/search/label/HandsOn
To support planning for 2012 you are invited to encourage your daughters and nieces to attend and we encourage you to discuss this event with their relevant school departments (Science/Maths/Technology/HSIE) and take advantage of the opportunity to register up to 30 students from these cohorts (Years 8-12) for both Hands on Days. We especially welcome students of diverse backgrounds, areas of interest and aptitudes. As well as those with aptitude in Maths and Sciences, successful engineers and IT professionals can start out with strong interests and ability in Geography, Geology, Design & Technology, Visual Arts and Agriculture. Students can attend by themselves if they have parents’ permission and the school is not willing to bring a group. We will be responsible for the welfare of students between the hours of 8:30am-3:15pm.
Previous Hands on Days have engaged many students with the prospects of engineering and IT as a choice of study and career. It is also a great opportunity for high school students to network with current engineering and IT students and hear from industry professionals, as they gain insights into university life.
If you would like to download a registration form, please click below or contact Karenmay.Belista@uts.edu.au for further information
http://www.feit.uts.edu.au/women/WIEIT-handsonday-application.pdf
Have fun!!!
