ESTEC Space Art Workshop	12/19/2003 9:06PM by Arthur
Space: Science, Technology and the Arts (7th Workshop on Space and the Arts) 18-21 May 2004 European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESA-ESTEC)Noordwijk, The Netherlands www.estec.esa.nl First Announcement and Call for Papers “Space: Science, Technology and the Arts” is the theme of the 7th workshop on space and the arts which is being co-organized by the European Space Agency (ESA), the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and its Commission VI, Leonardo/Olats and the OURS Foundation. It is scheduled to be held at ESTEC - ESA’s European Space Research & Technology Centre in Noordwijk, The Netherlands from 18-21 May 2004. Since the birth of space exploration artists and space scientists have inspired each other in the development of humanity’s space programs, regularly exchanging information, ideas and visions. Artists working with space subjects and themes invariably become heavily involved in both the physics and the technologies of space – either as a muse, a metaphor, a subject or as a tool necessary for the development of their artistic creations. Artists, wanting to explore space on their own artistic terms, often must become very knowledgeable about the utilization of space technologies, materials, mechanisms and procedures in order to develop feasible art works and projects as such projects are subject to the same conditions and regulations governing scientific experiments designed for space. Such activities have broadened the idea of space exploration within the space community while making space exploration understandable in other ways and accessible by larger public. Now that the International Space Station (ISS) is nearing completion the ISS partners have begun to investigate ideas how this orbital facility can be utilized, not only as a platform for scientific experimentation, but also as a platform for cultural exploration and expression. This creates a new opportunity and challenge for artists and other cultural professionals to work closely together with space scientists, engineers, technologists and administrators in developing new concepts, projects and strategies. The “Space: Science, Technology and the Arts” workshop promises to be an important and pivotal event as it provides a unique opportunity for professionals in the space and the arts communities to meet, discuss and exchange new ideas related to the cultural exploration of space. Presentations are being solicited from space scientists, engineers, technologists, artists, writers, journalists, art critics, curators and philosophers who have a developed interest in the aims and theme of the workshop. Timetable 29 February 2004 - Deadline for abstracts 15 March 2004 - Notification of acceptance 20 April 2004 - Preliminary programme 7 May 2004 - Deadline for papers 18-21 May 2004 - Workshop Click for Complete Workshop Information or Download Workshop Information as PDF: Contact Any questions concerning the “Space: Technology and the Arts” workshop should be sent to: workshop2004@arsastronautica.com
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@rt Outsiders Festival	11/20/2003 10:43AM by Arthur
October 1 - November 11,2003 This year, the @rt Outsiders Festival defies the laws of gravity and presents various installations, films and conferences that are linked to space. These rather original and committed pieces give us the real feeling of the revolutionary period we are living. Therefore, the @rt Outsiders creators invite us to participate to the conquest, at least in terms of imagination and personal sensitivness... Artists : Addictive TV, Marcel-li Antunez Roca, Astropioneers, Marc Battier, Ewen Chardronnet, Miguel Chevalier, Richard Clar, Susan Collins, Pierre Comte, Kitsou Dubois et Eric Duranteau, Jérôme Duval, Kodwo Eshun, Vadim Fishkin, Flow Motion : Anna Piva et Edward George, Danielle Jaeggi, Eduardo Kac, Jean-Yves Leloup, Takuro Osaka, Marko Peljhan, Jean-Marc Philippe, Frank Pietronigro, le collectif Pleix, Anjalika Sagar, Andreï Ujica, Douglas A. Vakoch, Louise Wilson, Arthur Woods. Participants : : Alex Adriaansen, Jacques André, Gérard Azoulay, Arts Catalyst : Nicola Triscott et Rob La Frenais, Annick Bureaud, Jean-Pierre Haigneré, Jean-Pierre Luminet, Roger Malina, Philippe Perrin, Thierry Pozzo, Mikhail Ryklin, Denis Thierion, Dan Werthimer. http://www.art-outsiders.com
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Cosmic Dancer Sculpture	04/26/2003 10:34PM by Arthur
Launched on May 22, 1993 - 10 year anniversary!. http://www.cosmicdancer.com
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