“Penumbra in Faint Light: Contemporary Art and Technology in Latin America Panel Introduction” presented by Thompson, Mukhopadhyay, Arantes, Prado, Argente, et al. …
Symposium:
- ISEA2019: 25th International Symposium on Electronic Art
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Session Title:
- Penumbra in Faint Light: Contemporary Art and Technology in Latin America
Presentation Title:
- Penumbra in Faint Light: Contemporary Art and Technology in Latin America Panel Introduction
Presenter(s):
- Reynaldo Thompson
- Tirtha Prasad Mukhopadhyay
- Priscila Arantes
- Gilbertto Prado
- Daniel Argente
- Daniel Cruz
- Bernardo Piñero
- Jorge La Ferla
- Nara Cristina Santos
- Maria Luiza (Malu) Fragoso
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Abstract:
The aim of this panel is to showcase achievements in digital installation art in Latin America, especially as such art involves a transformation of media. Presenters, who are also experts and recognized artists, from various countries in Latin America, discuss recent innovations in-between genres and media technologies. Themes assume special importance at a time of transitions and political change, immigration and globalization. The panel which symbolizes the art of PENUMBRAL frontiers of the world may be considered from three perspectives: (a) networking (b) collective art and (c) search of alternative circuitry.