Dietrich: The Computer: A Tool for Thought-Experiments
Interesting article (1987) by Frank Dietrich ‘The Computer: A Tool for Thought-Experiments’ The article is heavy with some very interesting theory (notions such as dematerialization of artworks, computer simulations and the relationships between art, human mind and machines), but also contains some case studies of creative work with machines (including the work of Woody Vasulka, … Continue reading
Computer Art Background Information
While we haven’t received a response from Jo Volley and the BBC, we did find an interesting article by Charlie Gere in the Tate Papers on the rise of computer and digital art through the Tate’s online archives. It provides excellent context for Crabtree’s work by detailing the philosophy behind contemporary movements such as Fluxus … Continue reading
Digital art…
An interesting article in the Observer today ‘Digital art brings a burst of colour into couture fashion’. It talks about how new ‘hyper-real digital printing techniques’ (like those used by David Hockney in his latest exhibition) are being embraced by artists and designers, particularly fashion. The article says “The sudden flurry of colour and rapid … Continue reading
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