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18-19-20 November 2016, SPEKTRUM, Berlin<br>
Curated by Alfredo Ciannameo</p>
<p>Opening: Fri 18 Nov 18:00 // Running daily 16:00 - 23:00 <br>
Entrance 5-10 euro (up to your offer)<br>
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<p>// ARTWORKS<br>
So Kanno - LaserBugs (prototype) <br>
with projection mapping in collaboration with Krisjanis Rijnieks</p>
<p>TeZ - PLASM</p>
<p>Ran Ancor - Second Brain<br>
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<p>The exhibition 'Behavioural Machines' explores the way in which mathematical models that describe complex natural phenomena have been used to create new audiovisual works applied to domains such as light sculpture, robotics and abstract film. Chaos theory, swarm behavior and processes of emerging life in the biological world (morphogenesis) are the three dimensions in which the selected projects unfold the beauty of modern algorithms.<br>
Using their fundamental rules to set a visual language, these works challenge the audience to look inside the intelligence of the 'Mother of Design': Nature, while anticipating the contemporary debate underlying the science and technology that makes it possible to bring those representations to the next level by means of an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.): the ultimate state in which the algorithm generates its own creative behaviour. </p>
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<p>// ARTWORKS <br>
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So Kanno - LaserBugs (prototype)<br>
“LaserBugs” is an audiovisual installation inspired by swarm intelligence. The algorithm refers to the synchronisation algorithm of fireflies. The installation consists of a bunch of small robots which comprise a self-organised system, which is a characteristic feature of swarm intelligence. Each robot communicates by an input/output system such as a laser-beam and light detector with an algorithm inspired by the synchronized blinking of a firefly. Robots generates rhythm and make sound by solenoids and emit laser-beams. Synchronisation emerges not by conductor but by communicating with each other. Conditions such as the size of place or density of robots and small change of parameters make dynamic effects to the composition. LaserBugs attempts to create an artificial nature phenomenon as new way of audiovisual experience.</p>
<p>Combined with the installation, Krisjanis Rijnieks and So Kanno collaborate to show the simulator of LaserBugs. This simulator was used by So Kanno to examine the behaviour of the robots before making it real, and has been reprogrammed by Krisjanis Rijnieks as a projection mapping. </p>
<p>TeZ - PLASM<br>
PLASM is an immersive, audiovisual installation that evokes an endless voyage through a continually transforming biological landscape. Inspired and informed by the work of computer science pioneer Alan Turing in mathematical biology, PLASM aims to explore and revive Turing’s research into the chemical basis of spontaneous pattern formation in the natural world (morphogenesis). Large scale moving images and ambisonics soundscape immerse the visitor into an ever evolving environment of organic forms resembling living cells, tissues, organs and other lifelike formations. Through its continual generative system, PLASM exemplifies Norbert Wiener's famous adage that "We are but whirlpools in a river of ever-flowing water. Not stuff that abides but patterns that perpetuate themselves."</p>
<p>Ran Ancor - Second Brain<br>
Second Brain is an emotional machine that expresses the meaning of emotional experience rather than physical reality, through the modulation of different colors, revealing its moods, temperament and personality. The deep relationship between emotions and thoughts, is expressed through complex and chaotic behavioural patterns.</p>
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<p>SPEKTRUM is a project space in Neukölln for idealisation, realisation and exhibition of technology-based artworks, media-focused events and futuristic utopias based on the principle "do-it-together-with-others". Above all, we are an open space promoting participatory processes to co-define and co-design a social and physical playground for curiosity and critical understanding.</p>
<p>Alfredo Ciannameo & Lieke Ploeger<br>
SPEKTRUM art | science | community · Bürknerstraße 12 · Berlin 12047 · Germany | <a href="http://spektrumberlin.de">spektrumberlin.de</a></p>
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