Subtle Technologies 02, Art and Science in Toronto.

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05/09/02 Subtle Technologies 02, Art and Science in Toronto.
Begins May 9 at Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto (Canada) 02 Subtle Technologies , an international art and science. Opened by a symposium in which it participates, among others, Erik Davis, author of the essay on spirituality and technology 'TechGnosis', the festival includes the presentation of several projects at the cusp between scientific research and investigation aesthetics. Among these connections between fractal geometry and design african Ron Eglash, and several videos that explore the different social aspects of digital technologies as 'Atari 2600 Remixes' Tasman Richardson, a reinterpretation of the visual icons and design of the famous home computer. Two interactive installations: 'The Mnemonic Body (Einstein's Brain Project)' by Alan Dunning and Paul Woodrow, a collaborative work of virtual reality in which examines the idea of ​​the world as a construct supported by the neurological processes of the brain. The built environment is in constant flux with an anatomically correct model of a human body that reacts with key changes and projection of sound and image to the 'stimulation' of users. The other installation is 'Mimetic Starfish' by Richard Brown, formed by the image of a starfish projected onto a circular table, with its 'tentacles' that extend into the hands of visitors. If your hands move quickly cause physiological reactions in the star (muscle contractions and color mutations) that seems to be well aware of the presence of the users.