a new interface to exhibit digital art

http://www.designinteract.com/features/

I've been thinking a lot recently on how to marry net/web/new media
art with more of a friendly interface when exhibited in galleries.

The article above describes an interactive poster which uses new tech
to display video output on a window and have the window act as a
touch-screen.

I can't help but wonder how much more impact works like Napier's
p-Soup (http://www.potatoland.org/p-soup/) and other simple and
lovely aesthetic interfaces would have if ported over to this sort of
display instead of the computer monitors on which they now reside.

Even projects like They Rule (http://www.theyrule.net/) when
exhibited in a physical location could be strengthened by this sort
of display.

The display, being close in size to the viewer, would cause a much
more visceral response imo. Something large interacting to one's
touch is a much more intriguing physical interaction then mousing
about.

And since it's displayed on a window, it even keeps the democratic
nature of net art intact, you don't have to go into the museum to
interact with the work. Folks happening by who have no idea what
net/web/nm art is can see and touch the work.

Also, you could easily exhibit an entire show on one display.


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, Jess Loseby

> http://www.designinteract.com/features/
>
> I've been thinking a lot recently on how to marry net/web/new media
> art with more of a friendly interface when exhibited in galleries.
>
> The article above describes an interactive poster which uses new tech
> to display video output on a window and have the window act as a
> touch-screen.

oh oh oh want one want one!!!!!

jess o
/^ rssgallery.com
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, marc garrett

It's happening already T.Whid,

We are doing that already, in our exhibition in London early next year
curated by the furtherfield upstarts - 3 different experiences regarding
net/web/new media. The only limit is academic & formalist
sensibilities…and we have consciously moved beyond that. Of course those
at the Tate and other insecure structures will not see it yet, but its there
it's there…and it is growing; good solid grass roots, art activism doing
the job that most insitutions should be doing anyway.

Also, a show in Zagreb this December - taking it out of the loop & sharing
with whoever wishes to be part of it.

Also, non nationalist event, beyond the restraints and trad-established net
heirachies…

While everyone is debating how intricate the that coding is and whether this
should be called code, there is actually stuff happening; but the single
minded followers of last years non compassion, will learn that 'net art is
not dead it just smells funny…'

<!>marc<!>





> http://www.designinteract.com/features/
>
> I've been thinking a lot recently on how to marry net/web/new media
> art with more of a friendly interface when exhibited in galleries.
>
> The article above describes an interactive poster which uses new tech
> to display video output on a window and have the window act as a
> touch-screen.
>
> I can't help but wonder how much more impact works like Napier's
> p-Soup (http://www.potatoland.org/p-soup/) and other simple and
> lovely aesthetic interfaces would have if ported over to this sort of
> display instead of the computer monitors on which they now reside.
>
> Even projects like They Rule (http://www.theyrule.net/) when
> exhibited in a physical location could be strengthened by this sort
> of display.
>
> The display, being close in size to the viewer, would cause a much
> more visceral response imo. Something large interacting to one's
> touch is a much more intriguing physical interaction then mousing
> about.
>
> And since it's displayed on a window, it even keeps the democratic
> nature of net art intact, you don't have to go into the museum to
> interact with the work. Folks happening by who have no idea what
> net/web/nm art is can see and touch the work.
>
> Also, you could easily exhibit an entire show on one display.
>
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, marc garrett

Hi T.Whid,

I just noticed this return mail from you after from being on holiday and
realise that my earlier thread had nothing to do woth what you were actually
writing about - so I am glad that I have had a holiday (feeling refreshed)
and what what was I on to talk such garbage?

<>marc<>




> >It's happening already T.Whid,
> >
> >We are doing that already, in our exhibition in London early next year
> >curated by the furtherfield upstarts -
> >
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> You are using a display like the one described in the link below?
>
> If so, what is the cost (if you know)?
>
> Hows the resolution? blurry? color?
>
> How will you clue folks in that they can touch and interact with it?
>
> If not the display below, what are you using? a regular touch-screen?
>
> sounds cool :-)
>
> >
> >> http://www.designinteract.com/features/
> >>
>
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