DMX
DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a protocol used to control devices such as lights or fog machines.
PulsØ-Ø
PulsØ-Ø is a large-scale light installation by Rotor Studio designed to operate as an ultra-low-resolution screen (25×3 pixels). This resolution is adequate for enhancing artificial vision processes that would otherwise be challenging to discern o...
Summer 2024 – Design Art Technology at ArtEZ
Five students from the Design Art Technology (DAT) department at ArtEZ share their final semester research projects. DAT is a four year BA that helps students develop their own voice in a complex and technological world and find their place in (or...
Towards Matter, Particularly – Sensory encounter with a microscopic world
In 'Towards Matter, Particularly' scientific instruments are repurposed to bring to our sensual awareness the ever-present particles whirling with us. The particles determine how and when they reveal themselves, eliciting moments of light and soun...
A studio sun system with light-artist Arnout Meijer – Random Studio
Created by Random Studio in collaboration with Arnout Meijer and RWA Electronics, the project is comprised of a lighting system in Random's studio that emulates the movement of the sun and the ever-evolving states of natural light.
Open Highway – Surfacing the hidden layers of the city
Created by RNDR, Open Highway is a real-time light installation visualising highway vehicles at a scale of 1:1 from the Leidsche Rijn tunnel over the A2 highway in Utrecht.
AI Facial Profiling, Levels Of Paranoia – Exploring the effects of algorithmic classification
Created by Marta Revuelta, AI Facial Profiling, Levels of Paranoia is a project exploring the potential and implication of AI technologies by proposing a machine that recognises the ability of an individual to handle firearms and predicts their po...
Cycling Wheel: The Orchestra – Reimagining Marcel’s bicycle wheel as a light+sound Instrument
Created by Taipei based Keith Lam, Seth Hon and Alex Lai, “Cycling Wheel” in an installation and performance that borrows the concept of Marcel’s Bicycle Wheel and re-imagines it as a dynamic and interactive performative instrument, transforming i...
Volume – Interactive cube of responsive mirrors that redirects light and sound
Created by NY based art and architecture collective Softlab, 'Volume' is an interactive cube of responsive mirrors that redirect light and sound to spatialize and reflect the excitement of surrounding festival goers.
node 5:5 – New spatial dynamics, at scale and magnificence
Ryoichi Kurokawa sets out a new phase of his use of space with light and sound, and how different mediums can be merged in space and time as single unit. node 5:5 fills the ACC in Gwangju, South Korea with mesmerising abstract information and ima...
Saturn Submerged – Infinite boxes of infinite space
Created by Gabriel Pulecio, Saturn Submerged is part of an ongoing series of ‘infinity boxes’ that create expanded spaces within themselves. The sculpture is composed of multiple mirrored surfaces and LEDs, which are fused to create the illusion o...
Spectra-3 by FIELD – Choreographing a physical-digital system
Created by digital design studio FIELD, Spectra-3 is a physical-digital sculpture that tells three stories of communication through a choreography of movement, animated lights and spatialised sound, premiering at London's Lumiere light festival on...
Ascent – Bends, fractures, and blurs of the phenomenon of light
Created by London based studio Nocte, Ascent is interactive installation intended to blur and at the same time highlights its surroundings. Using nature as a basis for aesthetic, Ascent is a mesmerising sight of smooth lines and soft light.
Light Kinetics – Interactive light using a physics simulator
Created by Madrid based creative studio Espadaysantacruz, Light Kinetics is an interactive light installation where the behaviour of light is controlled by a physics simulator.
TUNDRA’s Powwow Under the Powerlines & Songs from Inside The Whale
Tundra define themselves as a "collaborative artistic collective" whose members include musicians, sound engineers, programmers and visual artists. Their focus is to create "spaces and experiences by making sound, visuals and emotions work togethe...
Fari – Choreographed array of moving light heads
Created by Andreas Gysin in collaboration with Sidi Vanetti, Fari is a kinetic installation created with an array of moving light heads in a geometric configuration and programmed as a choreography.
The Rite of Spring – Sound Responsive Laser Performance by Arcade
Arcade collaborative create a sound responsive laser installation for North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra that transformed the individual musicians’ performances into a dynamic forest of sound and light.
Sound of Honda – Ayrton Senna’s Fastest F1 Lap (1989) in Light and Sound
This project, a collaboration between Dentsu, Honda Motor and Rhizomatiks brings back Senna’s engine sound from that lap 24 years ago in the form of an installation set on the original Suzuka circuit that uses light and sound.
Nuits Sonores / Installation by *is this good?* and LFA architects
*is this good?* and LFA architects create a light responsive installation for the French music festival Nuits Sonores.
Creating spectacles with d3 / United Visual Artists – Special Feature
CAN talks to Ash Nehru (Director of software) and Matt Clark (Creative Director) about d3 - visual production suite that brought us the memorable Massive Attack tour in 2002 and more recent projects like the Origin. We talk how it all came about, ...
You Naked – Flat-e for Warp Records and Jamie Lidell
Flat-e have been commissioned by Warp Records and Jamie Lidell to create the album artwork, a music promo, video teasers, live show visuals and even costume for the campaign for his soon to be released self-titled album. Taking the self-titled alb...
Woods – Structured landscape of responsive light by Nocte
Created by Nocte, a collaborative between Andrea Cuius-Boscarello and Hannelore Leisek, Woods is a responsive light installation commissioned by artistic director Heather Eddington of State of Flux DanceFilm Company for their Samuel Beckett Theatr...
Zef & Santo – 3D Real-Time Performance, Workflow and Collaboration
Even when judged against its usual high standards, MUTEK 2012 was a stellar year for AV performance. In addition to the A/Visions program, there were a number of other noteworthy shows, screenings and installations that reinforced the prominence o...
Quadrotors at the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase 2012 by MLF – Details
Now in its 22nd year, the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase hit Cannes again, unveiling another presentation of the new directorial talent. Marshmallow Laser Feast (Robin McNicholas, Memo Akten and Barnaby Steel) were the cre...
The Global Pursuit of Happiness – Boris Petrovsky’s army of 520 Lucky Cats
Is there such a thing as too much luck? Boris Petrovsky’s installation The Army of Luck that recently premiered at Art Karlsruhe 2012 leaves you with no less than 520 waving Maneki Neko (=lucky) cats to find out. Mounted on a massive 8m wide...
Directors Showcase, Cannes [openFrameworks, Cinder, Kinect, iPad]
The Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase is one of the highlights of the Cannes Lions Festival, and has become one of the most popular events during Cannes week. Again this year, it took place in The Grand Auditorium, with overspill...
Hyundai i40 Reveal [openFrameworks, Flash]
Created by Hi-ReS! and Nanika is a project for the new Hyundai i40, which was revealed at the Geneva Motorshow on the 1 March. Starting on Friday, 25 Feb, users could connect through Facebook (or not) to directly participate in the live light reve...
DJ Light [MaxMSP]
Created by Dominic Harris and Cinimod Studio, DJ Light is an immersive public sound and light installation that gives visitors the power to orchestrate performance of light and sound across a large public space. It was created for energy company ...
New Angles [Objects]
‘Seeing things from different angles, changing the perception of what we are seeing’ – New Angles is an interactive installation reflecting the juxtaposition of subversive thinking and visual perception. The project was created b...
