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Nowe technologie w sztukach performatywnych na Ars Electronica 2014
New Technology in Performing Arts on Ars Electronica 2014

Author(s): Jakub Kłeczek
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Photography, Visual Arts, Film / Cinema / Cinematography
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego
Keywords: Ars Electronica; new technology

Summary/Abstract: Article describes selected works of artist who use digital technologies in performative contexts. In 2014 curators of Ars Electronica festival invited artists which shown creative using of video game controllers (like Oculus Rift or Kinect) and more advanced technology to express their artistic concepts. Author describes performace of japan group Grinder-Man called Mirage and solo dance Anatta performed by polish dancer Joanna Gruberska, directed by Viktor Delev. Analysis of other works (interactive documental movie Clouds by James George and Jonathan Minard, Take a Number, Leave Your Head by Klaus Obermaier and Ars Electronica Futurelab, Gender Swap by BeAnotherLab) show new perspectives of using digital media in performing arts.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 13 (20)
  • Page Range: 197-203
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish
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