Feb 6 2010

Interview with So Kanno: Creating sound devices

Very unique DJ turntable entitled Jamming Gear by So Kanno has been recently presented at TEI 10 – The Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction in Cambridge – Massachusetts (USA). Kanno was in Zagreb in October, 2009 at Device art 3.009 when we talked about his works.

so_kanno.jpgPhoto: So Kanno taken at Device art by Kontejner

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Jan 28 2010

Interview with Thomas Dumke: On CYNETart and new media performance

Back in October I spoke with Thomas Dumke about CYNETart Festival and performative arts in the context of new media art. Our conversation was possible thanks to Sonja Lebos from UIII.org,  Association for Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Research, based in Zagreb. Sonja’s organization is deeply rooted in architecture, urbanism and new media art.

thomas_dumke.jpgThomas Dumke with the background by Monolake Live Surround
Taken from ds-x.org

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Dec 22 2009

Pocket cinema: Cornelis by Ayaka Nakata

Japanese animated film Cornelis by Ayaka Nakata has won the Award for Excellence at last year’s edition of Asia Digital Award in the Moving Images category… it’s a classic animated film ‘that stems from a foundation of dance choreography’, as nicely said by people form Cartoon Brew.

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Oct 8 2009

Body cinema: Pas de Deux by Norman McLaren

Do we need a special introduction to this classic of experimental films?! I believe not… Pas de Deux by Norman McLaren

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Mar 27 2009

E-learning: Parkour – the art of movement

Parkour is a fascinating, relatively young, urban art form. It was founded by Frenchman David Belle, who wanted to combine elements of gymnastics, martial arts, climbing and athletics in one unique style. At the beginning Parkour was spread mostly by men, but lately you can see a lot of women practicing and combining it with dance.

Parkour_1.jpgPhoto: Kiell.com (c) taken from Parkour Generations

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