Computing Culture
We are an art, activist, and political technology group, based on the premise that artists and engineers can rectify the imbalances of power and privilege that have been built into most contemporary technologies. Our research results in specific technologies, and helps to further an understanding of the relationships between art, technology, and cultural production. Some of the strategies we practice include interventions in contemporary consumer electronics, creating special events for public situations, and applying technical development to cultural agendas that wouldn't normally receive it. Our central interest is in physically embodied (rather than screen-based) work, and we look to the humanities—specifically to the history, anthropology, and sociology of science and technology—for our theoretical grounding.
Applicants trained in art, science, or engineering, with an interest in crossover. For instance, an art student should ideally be an accomplished programmer, have machining skills, and be able to design and fabricate electronics. An engineering student should have done several art projects, worked with a professional artist, or shown an ability to author radical or unexpected technologies. In any case, a portfolio of significant works is required.
A significant portfolio of projects completed over several years. Programming experience, new media literacy, and a sense of humor are prerequisites.
