ISEA2010 RUHR Conference - Keynote Speakers Confirmed

Dear friends of ISEA2010 RUHR,

The keynote speakers for ISEA2010 RUHR have been confirmed. Some of the most important specialists in media art and theory will be participating in the ISEA2010 RUHR Conference. They will discuss crucial issues of current debates in digital culture - from body politics and neuro-aesthetics, to education and ecology.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS are: Brian Massumi (qc/ca), Peter Weibel (de/at), Roy Ascott (uk), Margaret Morse (us), Marko Peljhan (si).

They will present their papers in the context of the five main topics around which the conference as a whole is organised.

PERFORMANCES AND SOUND
In Essen, the relation between body and media will form the core theme of the ISEA2010 RUHR conference. Interactive real-time environments for the stage, the transition from stage production to installation and the application of media strategies in the theatre are in the focus of the discussions.
Keynote: Brian Massumi (qc/ca).
Fri 20 August 2010, 17:00h at PACT Zollverein, Essen

ART AND SCIENCE
Artists are no longer exclusively producers of autonomous art. Instead, they frequently present results of long-term scientific research projects. The laboratory as an art space, neuro-aesthetics and media-aesthetics as the artists' fields of work are the main subjects in this thread of the conference. Keynote: Peter Weibel (de/at).
Tue 24 August 2010, 17:30h at Orchesterzentrum NRW, Dortmund

EDUCATION AND THE MEDIA
During ISEA2010, international experts will deal with the role of media technologies in education. Subjects such as digital doubles, the expansion of bits and bytes in everyday life as well as the role of visitors in exhibitions will also be topics in these discussions.
Keynote: Roy Ascott (uk).
Thur 26 August 2010, 17:30h at Orchesterzentrum NRW, Dortmund

ELECTRONIC ART AFTER TECHNOLOGY
In this section of the conference, the main emphasis is put on the history of media art. Recent media theories as well as the problems and challenges regarding the conservation of media art play an important role within the panels held by international experts.
Keynote: Margaret Morse (us).
Fri 27 August 2010, 17:30h at Orchesterzentrum NRW, Dortmund

URBAN SPACE AND ECOLOGY
Conference contributions and presentations by artists concerning the subjects of atmosphere and ecology, art and climate change and media strategies in ecological activism are in focus.
Keynote: Marko Peljhan (si).
Sat 28 August 2010, 17:30h, Duisburg-Ruhrort


3-DAY and DAY PASSES are on sale! The prices are very reasonable: A 3-Day Pass is available at EUR 75/50 and a Day Pass is available at EUR 30/20.

All inquiries concerning the passes or booking may also be directed to: ticket(at)isea2010ruhr.org

PRESS ACCREDITATION: The application process for ISEA2010 RUHR accreditation opened on 7 June 2010 and the closing date for applications is 6 August 2010. The accreditation is chargeable. Journalists will find a form to fill in and send back at: http://www.isea2010ruhr.org/press/press-accreditation.


ISEA2010 RUHR, 16th International Symposium on Electronic Art, will take place in the cities of the German Ruhr region from 20-29 August 2010.

MORE NEWS: http://www.isea2010ruhr.org

CONTACT: ISEA2010 RUHR, c/o HMKV, Güntherstraße 65, 44143 Dortmund, Germany, info(at)isea2010ruhr.org