more on transmediale

ok...got over the waiting in lines now...seen a few interesting paper presentations...and snow falling!

A few papers of note that have interested me Simon Penny on interactivity, and the new art that is created by the process of interaction, also how by creating an interactive you are opening up a platform for the user to "learn"
... Norman White (creator of "The Helpless Robot" - a large box which demands that you spin it backwards and forward) spoke on a panel looking at imperfections and unexpected mistakes with technology and how that informs the artwork. Unfornately, these were the only panels dealing with physical interactivity and the space in between the interaction of humans and artworks.

Shu Lea Cheang talking about her work was refreshing, particularly her dealings with various governments censoring her work.

Then the lecture by electronic music godfather Jean Jacques Perry... he gave us a slideshow about his life which was both informative and amusing. Can't wait for his performance tonight.

The club has presented some crazy acts, my favourite so far being Doddodo from Japan..... She looked bizarre...jumped around on a table triggering various samples - occaisionally say "fuc u" to the pogoing lads in the crowd..they lapped it up!





And I finally got to sit down and eat some food with a group of people!....