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<\/a><\/p>\nExamining Networks of Power
\nAttractor: Owen Mundy (US)<\/p>\n
Addressing the Future: The Tactics of Uncertainty
\nAttractor: Claudia Westermann (AT)<\/p>\n
MutaMorphosis: Tribute To Uncertainty
\nSaturday, December 8, 2012
\n13:30-15:30 | Academy 2<\/p>\n
Marc Garrett (UK) | Revisiting the Curious World of Art & Hacktivism
\nDiane Derr (QA) | Morphological Mapping of the Arab Spring through an Ecological Lens
\nDaphne Dragona (GR) The power of counterpower
\nKaterina Karoussos (UK) | LUMEN HILARE – The (bio)photonic emission of a church and its metabolism in human consciousness<\/p>\n
Owen Mundy: This thread intends to examine representations of contemporary control structures and discuss whether or not an image, particularly network graphs depicting power relationships, information flows, economic activity, etc. have the ability to reverse trends of concentrated power. Does depicting power lead to greater democratization of said power or are we merely creating beautiful images that detract from their original intent\u2014to reveal, examine, and act. To what effect does mapping complex data depicting influential actors, institutions, moments in time, finance systems, mapped onto a two-dimensional surface unravel the power they represent by distributing that power? Methodology: We\u2019ll begin the discussion by looking at historical examples of communication that intend to affect power structures. We\u2019ll examine works by artists and cultural practitioners such as Hans Haacke, Mark Lombardi, Josh On (theyrule.net), Bureau d\u2019\u00e9tudes, and more. We\u2019ll consider Manual Castells\u2018 \u201cNetwork Theory of Power\u201d within these context(s). Then we\u2019ll discuss visual components of network graphs, asking in particular; what data and
\nrepresentational forms help make a graph speak to as many people as possible. Finally we\u2019ll work in groups to extend the discussion into possible solutions and various statements and recommendations for such representations.<\/p>\n
Claudia Westermann: More than 30 years ago, Michel de Certeau suggested that a shift in methodologies was necessary from strategies that operate on the basis of planning and prediction to tactics that operate on the basis of appropriation. Within this context, competition for the best prediction is substituted for a search for authorities that create the places that give space. This stream of interest with the title \u2018Addressing the Future \u2013 The Tactics of Uncertainty\u2019 suggests that even though Utopia has not been valued recently, it is nevertheless the actual turn towards the future \u2013 this radical uncertainty \u2013 that allows for a profound re- questioning of our methodologies. How do the sciences and the arts address the future? Can we speak to it, and in doing so, can we create openings in the present? Methodology: The main intention of this suggested stream of interest is to provide for a \u2018good\u2019 start question from which the theme of uncertainty could be addressed in a rather radical way. I am interested in viewpoints from all areas of the sciences and arts. In addition to presentations, there could be conversational panels and workshops. The latter could also be contextualized within the city of Prague. Which inclination this theme takes also depends on the other streams of interest and should be discussed.<\/p>\n
PRAGUE | CZECH REPUBLIC | DECEMBER 6-8, 2012 | WWW.MUTAMORPHOSIS.ORG | ORGANIZED BY CIANT | WWW.CIANT.ORG<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I am an “attractor” for a stream of interest at a conference that is happening this weekend in Prague. There are thought-provoking presentations lined-up. Check it out if you are nearby. Examining Networks of Power Attractor: Owen Mundy (US) Addressing the Future: The Tactics of Uncertainty Attractor: Claudia Westermann (AT) MutaMorphosis: Tribute To Uncertainty Saturday, […]<\/p>\n