THE INTER-SOCIETY FOR THE ELECTRONIC ARTS
NEWSLETTER
SPECIAL EDITION
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FISEA 93 * FOURTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ELECTRONIC ART
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA USA NOVEMBER 4-7, 1993
UPDATE: June 5, 1993.
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CONTENTS: Evenings: Sound / Performance / Electronic Theater
Exhibitions, outline of features & sites
Workshop Descriptions & Schedule
Papers & Panels, Topics & Schedule
Projects & Applications, Planned Features/Schedule
Registration, Fee Schedule & Forms
Workshop Enrollment Forms
Accomodations, Prices, Reservation forms.
Endorsements & International Advisor List
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Use this information now to register, enroll in workshops, and make room
reservations. To insure your place at FISEA we recommend early workshop
enrollment, symposium registration, and room reservation. There are
limited spaces in the workshops, a limited block of reserved rooms. The
planned presentation halls limit the number of registrants that can be
accepted.
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EVENINGS: SOUND / PERFORMANCE EVENTS & ELECTRONIC THEATER
Wed Nov 3 Sound Performance Arts (Live), Whitney Theater
Thu Nov 4 MCAD Auditorium & Alternate sites.
Fri Nov 5 Walker Art Center, Electronic Theater.
Sat Nov 6 Tedd Mann Theater (Live), U of M, Concert/Performers
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EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM * GRAND OPENING / RECEPTION * NOV 4, 5:00 PM
Note: Boundaries are fluid. Interdisciplinary works using animation,
interaction, and sound are included in several venues. Live interactive
participation pieces may be mingled with installations and performance.
EXHIBITIONS: Reception and Grand Opening 5:00-7:30 (Nov 4), followed by
selected electronic events in the MCAD complex. Submissions received or
expected include use of electronics with traditional media and new ex-
perimental forms. Technologies include: electrophotography, digital color
laser technology, expert systems, stereo lithography, artificial life, VR,
AI, multi media, sensors, robotics, networking, telecommunications, and
interaction.
MCAD GALLERY: Selected works installed for one month: 2-D, 3-D, instal-
lations and experimental electronic forms suitable for gallery presen-
tation. Equipment, security and other factors determine inclusion in this
one month show.
INTERACTIVE and NETWORK ARTS. Emerging experimental forms will be
presented in alternative spaces during the Symposium.
SLIDE SHOW. Viewing room with continuous showing of selected visual works.
LISTENING CHAMBER. Selected music / sound art will be presented during the
symposium.
ELECTRONIC THEATER. Computer animation, video, film, and experimental
form. Includes selected sequences which serve as a meaningful experience
relative to a longer work. Presentation at the Walker Art Center, Friday
evening, November 5.
SOUND/PERFORMANCE EVENTS. Features work that integrates electronics with
the sound/performance arts. This includes traditional music, dance and
theater, as well as new directions in non-traditional formats. Live
performance presentations include an evening at the Whitney Theater (Mpls
Community College, Nov 3) and a featured evening on Saturday as part of
the opening season for the new 1250 seat Tedd Mann Concert Hall at the
University of Minnesota. Short electronic events in alternative spaces in
the downtown area are planned for Fri & Sat 5:30-6:00 PM.
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WORKSHOPS: WED & THU, NOVEMBER 3-4, Studio sites to be announced.
(1) "IRCAM Signal Processing Work Station (ISPW): Strategies and
Approaches for Live Interaction". Cort Lippe & Zack Settel, Centre Georges
Pompidou, IRCAM, Paris. Introduction to the IRCAM Signal Processing Work
station (ISPW) version of MAX and the DSP library which runs on real time
on the ISPW. Includes: beginning level intro to programming in MAX;
exploring multi-processor communication, code resource programming in C
(to create external objects), and various algorithms for synthesis and
processing. Real musical applications. (2 Days, Wed-Thu) Limit 15.
(2) "Animatronics for the Artist". Kenneth E. Rinaldo, Emergent Systems,
San Francisco. Intro to mechanisms for adding movement and computer
control to art work. Hands on experimentation will culminate in the
construction of a functioning robotic arm. Entry level. Just right to
explore potential of robotics for one's own artistic goals. (2 Days,
Wed-Thu) Limit 15.
(3) "Software Environments for Creating Interactive Sound Art on Macintosh
Computers". Michael Pelz-Sherman, UCASD. Addresses programming tools for
creating real time human-machine interactive sound pieces. For artists,
composers, performers, others seeking to integrate inter- active sound in
their work. Programming experience not required. Helps you find the
programming environment for your needs. (Limit 20). Enroll for both days
(3), Wed only (3-W), or Thu only (3-Th).
(3-W) Day 1 (Wed). "Fundamentals & Background". New continuum of the
instrument-system-piece; formal languages; emerging standards and hardware
interface requirements; event scheduling, data structures, linking
graphics & sound, human interface.
(3-Th) Day 2 (Thurs). "Demonstration and Assessment". Strengths and
weaknesses of programming architectures: MAX, HyperCard/HyperMIDI, Moxie,
Macintosh Common Lisp. Which is right for me?
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Wed Nov 3, One Day Only
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(4) "Digital Future For Art: Multi-Media and CD-ROMs". Josepha Haveman,
Artist. Multimedia and CD ROM production for individual artists. Includes:
equipment requirements, aesthetic concerns, archiving techniques, presen-
tation of dynamic art directly from disk. (1 Day, Wed) Limit 20.
(5) "Applied Cyberspace: Artists and Existing Network Structures".
Eric S. Theise, Producer of "Jacking In: A monthly Series on Cyberspace
Literacy". Intro to major international networks. Learn how to connect to
locate, access, and disseminate resources, -- documents, programs, images,
sound files -- across the Global Matrix. Emphasizes opportunities for
artists including how to keep costs down. Entry level with material of
value to experienced users. (1 Day, Wed) Limit 20.
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Thu, Nov 4, One-Day Only
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(6) "Using Lisp to express musical ideas". Peter Beyls, Composer, Per-
former, Researcher, Belgium. Use of LISP for building a personalized,
integrated environment for musical composition based on open, modular
system in Common-LISP developed by the author. Detailed algorithms for
complex orchestral structures, non-realtime score processing, knowledge
based orchestration, multi-timbral MIDI control. (1 Day, Thu). Limit 10.
(7) "Programming Interactive Image, Sound, and Quicktime Stacks in Hyper-
card". Steve Wilson, interactive artist, author of "Multimedia Design with
Hypercard". Intensive; hands on; how to program interactive events that
manipulate image, sound, and digital quicktime movies in context of
experimental art. For novices and intermediates. (1 Day Thu) Limit 20.
(8) "Computer-generated Imagery and Printmaking". Michi Itami, Artist
Printmaker, City College of New York. Focuses on producing computer
generated images on archival paper with traditional printmaking techni-
ques. Hands on demonstrations and experience especially in positive to
positive plate lithography. Sign up early and Michi will contact you on
preparing ahead of time. (1 Day, Thu) Limit 12.
(9) "Creative Digital Photography". Laurence M. Gartel, School of Visual
Arts, New York City, Gartel Computer Graphics. Overview of Canon's
Still-Video System and Kodak's DCS200 Digital Camera.
Operations and features of each system; interfacing to a Macintosh;
enhancing the image; various hard copy options are reviewed.
Beginners and intermediate users. (1 Day, Thu) Limit 20.
Half Day: Thu, Nov 5.
(10) "Desktop Video: Digital Manipulation of Tape". John Fillwalk, Media
Artist, Director: Film and Video Programs, Minneapolis Community College.
Explores image gathering, creation and manipulation on a Commodore Amiga
platform; integrates camera, videotape, and computer. Covers 2D and 3D
transitions (New Tek Video Toaster), computerized editing (using Amilink
and SVHS), Paintbox, Morphing, Image Processing and 3D Animation. For
filmmakers, animators and computer artists. (Half Day, 1:30-4:30 PM) Limit
10.
(11-AM and 11-PM) "Using Multichannel Biosignal Input Devices for
Controlling Computer Graphics and MIDI Music Applications". Timothy
Desley, Electronic Media Artist, Cray Research. Explores innovative
biofeedback techniques to control computer graphics and MIDI music ap-
plications. Overview of the hardware, software, and biocontrol devices.
Entry level; introduces creative possibilities for artistic experimen-
tation. Limit 15. Half day - choice of AM or PM Session (9:00 AM-12:00 PM
or 1:30-4:30 PM).
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PAPERS & PANELS: FRI-SAT, NOV 5-6, MINNEAPOLIS HILTON TOWERS
Note: Opening session each day is plenary. Panels & papers have been
assigned in 1.5 hour blocks. Six 1.5 hour blocks are distributed in two
parallel meeting rooms each day. Three papers in a block indicates that
each presentation is alotted 30 minutes. All assignments are preliminary
and subject to change.
9:00 - 10:00 AM, Friday November 5, Plenary Session (Main).
"Art and Technology: A Paradox or a Challenge to Articulate a Necessity of
Faith", Jan Hoet, Director, Museum Contemporary Art, Ghent, Belgium;
Artistic Director, Documenta IX, Kassel, 1992; President, International
Association of Art Critics.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room A
"Aesthetics of a Virtual World", Carol Gigliotti (OH)
"Semiotics of the Digital Image", Patricia Search (NY)
"Interactive Art & Aesthetic Experience", George Shortess (PA)
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room B
"Interactive Journeys...", Norie Neumark (Australia)
"Configuring Hospitable Space", Craig Harris (CA)
"Live Interaction Applications for Real-time FFT-based Resynthesis".
Z.Settle & C.Lippe (France)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room A
"Robotic Choreography: Redefining. . .", Margo Apostolos (CA)
"The Electronic Garden", Iian Whitecross (NY)
"Deterministic Chaos, Iterative Models...", Martin Herman (CA)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room B
"User's Guide to the Electronic Cliche", Delle Maxwell (NJ)
Annette Weintraub (NY)
"Qualitative, Dialectical and Experiential Domains of Electronic Art",
Rejane Spitz (Brazil)
"Art in the Age of Ubiquitous Computing", Rich Gold (CA)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room A
"Coping With Hyperculture (Panel)", Simon Penny (FL), Chair; "Nano
Thoughts & HyperAesthetics: Art Speed and Interpretation", Peter
Lunenfeld (CA); "Controlling Attention: Hollywood & VR", L.Manovich
(NY); "Virtu-real Space", Schultz (NJ).
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room B
"Scientists Who Do Art & Artists Who Do Science", Trudy Reagan (CA)
"Digital Artists", Carol Flax (CA)
"Creativity & Computation...", Peter Beyls (Belgium)
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, PAPERS/PANELS MINNEAPOLIS HILTON TOWERS
9.00-10:00 AM, Plenary Session, Main
"The Soul and the Machine: Artists and Technologists in Collaboration",
Brenda Laurel, writer and researcher on interactive media and
interface design.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room A
"The Network Without Walls: The Re-definition of Art in an Age of
Telecommunications (Panel)", Greg Garvey (Canada), Chair; R.Ascott
(United Kingdom), Brenda Laurel (CA), Carl Loeffler (PA), Gene Youngblood
(NM).
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room B
"Formal Logic & Self Expression", Ken Musgrave (CT).
"Kinetic Painting, Technology and Abstraction", Samia Halaby (NY)
"The Beauty of the Algorithm", Brian Evans (TN).
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room A
"The Computer: A Tool For Sculptors (Panel)", Rob Fisher (PA), Chair;
Stewart Dickson (CA), Timothy Duffield (PA), Helaman Ferguson (MD),
Frank McGuire (OH), David Morris (NY), David Smalley (CT).
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room B
"Aesthetics & Epistemology of Artificial Life", Louis Bec (France)
"Cellular Automata Music Composition", Eduardo Miranda (Scotland)
"The Computer Virus As a Creative Tool", Joseph Nevchatal (France)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room A
"Site Specific Work: Digital Lighting...", Leni Schwendiger (US)
"Interactive Architecture", Christian Moller (Germany)
"The SOLART Global Network", Jurgen Claus (Germany)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room B
"Holography & the Landscape Tradition", Rene Barilleaux (SC)X
"Imaging With Color Copiers: Survey of Artworks", Mary S. Witte (ID)
"New Relationships: Artists & Tech/Sci Research", Stephen Wilson (CA)
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PROJECTS & APPLICATIONS: SUNDAY, NOV 7, MPLS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
8:45- 9:15 AM College Auditorium: Intro to Projects & Applications
Projects & Applications sessions provide an opportunity to interact
with colleagues who are experimenting or doing research with art forms
and technologies of mutual interest. Artists, musicians, performers,
and researchers present current theory & practice in a classroom
/ studio context. College studios and classrooms will be used for
parallel sessions assigned 45 minutes each in five time blocks:
(1) 9:15-10:00 AM (2) 10:15-11:00 AM
(3) 11:15-12:00 AM (4) 1:00- 1:45 PM (5) 2:00-2:45 PM
Topics received include practice and experimentation with: Digital
photography, networked virtual reality, artificial life, robotics,
telecommunications, desktop cable TV, interactive electronic forms
including VR, autonomous/sensing sculpture, algorithmic experiments,
hypertext, holography, polyhedric form generation, biofeedback,
virtual environments, solid modeling (sculpture), electrostatic copier
art.
Artistic forms include: multi-media, body movement, musical
composition, architecture, electronic cinema, sculpture, painting,
poetry, writing, performance.
3:00 PM Annual ISEA Plenary Session. Assessment / view to the future
Wim van der Plas, ISEA, (Netherlands), Roger Malina, ISAST (USA), Ross
Harley, TISEA (Australia), Roman Verostko, FISEA '93 (US), ISEA '94
Director (Finland), ISEA '95, Director (Montreal).
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REGISTRATION & TICKETS DESK at the MINNEAPOLIS HILTON and TOWERS:
Nov 2 Tue 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov 3-5 W,Th,Fr 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nov 6 Sat 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
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REGISTRATION AND WORKSHOP ENROLLMENT
Conference Registration Fee, US Dollars:
$295 if received by August 15
$325 if received between August 16 and September 30
$360 after September 30
Conference registration fee includes entry to all FISEA 93 events
including papers, panels, projects & applications, art exhibit(s), 3
coffee breaks, two lunches, reception, evening events, electronic
theater, Ted Mann concert hall.
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Workshops. Lunch included except for half day sessions. Sessions meet:
(AM) 9:00-12:00 / (PM) 12:30-4:30. Enrollment by September 15
is expected. Sessions with low enrollment may be cancelled after
that date. Enroll early as most workshops are expected to fill.
Each 1 day session: $ 95 ( $110 after September 15)
A two day session: $175 ( $200 after September 15)
Half day session: $ 45 ( $ 50 after September 15)
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Cancellation policy for conference and courses:
Cancellations must be in writing
If received
- by October 1 : full refund less $25 handling fee.
- between October 2 and October 15: 75% refund.
- between October 16 and 25: 50% refund
- no refunds after October 26
- no refunds for "no shows". Alternate attendees permitted.
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Registration Form (Name & Affiliation as wanted on badge):
NAME_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
City/State/Code__________________________________________________
Country________________________________Email_____________________
Affiliation______________________________________________________
Phone (Work)______________(Home)_______________FAX_______________
To enroll in courses circle workshop number(s) below. For First
Choice circle workshop(s) you wish to take. Your first choices may be
filled. You may indicate 2nd or 3rd choices as alternates if you wish.
First Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Second Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Third Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Total amount for workshops $______________
Conference Registration $______________
Total Amount: $______________
Method of Payment:
___ Check. Payable to MCAD/FISEA 93. Payment must be included
Registration will not be processed without payment
____Credit Card, check type: ______Visa _____Mastercard
Card Number_________________________Expir. Date:_____________
Signature of Cardholder______________________________________
Address: FISEA 93
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404 USA
FAX: 612.874.3732
E-mail: joan_klaiber@macmail.mcad.edu
Fax & E-mail registration MUST include credit card info.
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ACCOMODATIONS * Minneapolis Hilton Towers
Rooms are reserved at the Minneapolis Hilton & Towers, centrally
located in downtown Minneapolis. This will be the meeting site for papers
& panels and selected auxiliary activities.
Single/Double/Twin: $100 USD per night.
Additional persons in room: $20 each per night.
An upgrade to a "Towers" room is available for additional $25 per night-
includes continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and access to the
concierge lounge.
Reservations: Contact the hotel directly by mail, phone, or fax and
identify yourself as FISEA 93 participant.
Minneapolis Hilton Towers
1001 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 1-612-376-1000 or 1-800 HILTONS (in U.S.)
FAX: 1-612-376-1111
Cut off date for reservations is October 2, 1993.
You receive confirmation directly from the hotel.
Cancellation policy: 24 hours advance notice.
FISEA 93: Accomodations Form (Send to Minneapolis Hilton Towers):
NAME_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
City/State/Code__________________________________________________
Country________________________________Phone_____________________
___Single ___Double (2 people, 1 bed) ____Twin (2 people, 2 beds
___Towers (Additional $25) ____Smoking ____Non-smoking
Arrival Date/Time_____________________(Check-in is 3:00 PM)
Departure Date _____________________(Check-out time is noon)
Credit Card ____Visa ___Mastercard Expire Date_______________
Card #_______________Print Cardholder Name_______________________
Signature (card holder)__________________________________________
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ENDORSEMENTS:
ISEA Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts
ISAST International Society for the Arts Sciences & Technology
ANAT Australian Network for Art and Technology
YLEM Artists Using Science and Technology
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INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS: *Roy Ascott (UK), *Peter Beyls (Belgium), Annick
Bureaud (France), *Jurgen Claus (Germany), Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta
(Portugal), *Greg Garvey (Canada), *Ross Harley (Australia), *Craig Harris
(US), Theo Hesper (Indonesia), Errki Huhtamo (Finland), Itsuo Sakane
(Japan), John Lansdown (UK), *Roger Malina (US), Nadia Magenat-Thalmann
(Switzerland), *Artemis Moroni (Brazil), *Wim van der Plas (Netherlands),
Simon Penny (US), Stephen Pope (US), Christine Schopf (Austria), *Minna
Tarkka (Finland), Philippe Queau (France), Yoshiyuki Abe (Japan).
(* Symposium presenter or plenary session officer)
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Program Director: Roman Verostko. Email: roman@mcad.edu,Tel: 1-612-8252720
Executive Assistant: Joan Klaiber Email: joan_klaiber@macmail.mcad.edu
UPDATE: Program information above as of June 5, 1993.
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