Daniël de Zeeuw PhD Ceremony: Between Mass and Mask-The Profane Media Logic of Anonymous Imageboard Culture

In Institute of Network Cultures, by Geert Lovink, November 11, 2019

On 18 December 2019 Daniël de Zeeuw will defend his dissertation before a committee of learned colleagues at the University of Amsterdam. He happily invites all of you to attend…

Cryptorave-an interview with Omsk Social Club + !Mediengruppe Bitnik by Maisa Imamović

In MoneyLab, by Maisa Imamovic, November 11, 2019

Filter mainstream, which eventually applies to monetized human experiences, calls for the imagination to design new narratives for being together. Some commodified experiences wear out faster than others, and some…

Come to the closing night of MoneyLab; Pumpin’ and Dumpin’ on November 15th !

In MoneyLab, by Maisa Imamovic, November 11, 2019

When? 15 November 2019 Where?  Mike's Badhuisthatre, Amsterdam  What time? 20:00pm – 01:00am Why? To let loose, say goodbye, and dance.  

Book Launch - The Critical Makers Reader: (Un)Learning Technology

In Institute of Network Cultures, by Barbara Dubbeldam, November 8, 2019

When: November 21, 2019 20:00 - 21:30

Where: De Waag, Amsterdam

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Interview with Geert Lovink by Federica Colonna for Corriere la Lettura on Sad by Design

In Geert, by Geert Lovink, November 4, 2019

This telephone interview, conducted late October 2019, only exists in Italian and appeared in the literary supplement Corriere la Lettura, November 3, 2019. Geert

1990s! Interview with Geert Lovink by Georgina Cojocaru/ARTA

In Geert, by Geert Lovink, November 3, 2019

(This interview, conducted via email in July 2018, appeared in the double issue, edited by Georgina Cojocaru, on 'Art & Digitality' of the Romanian art magazine Arta. The text below…

Reshaping Work 2019 – Notes and Impressions

In ENTREPRECARIAT, by Silvio Lorusso, October 31, 2019

Last week I had the chance to attend Reshaping Work, a 2-day conference on the future of work (this year specifically on the platform economy). I’ve been following the event from…

Algorithmic Anxiety: Masks and camouflage in artistic imaginaries of facial recognition algorithms

In Algorithmic Anxiety , by Patricia, October 15, 2019

  This paper discusses prominent examples of what we call “algorithmic anxiety” in artworks engaging with algorithms. In particular, we consider the ways in which artists such as Zach Blas,…

‘Het Internet’, in real life-fetisjisme en Søren Kierkegaard

In Algorithmic Anxiety , by Patricia, October 15, 2019

Waar de cyberspace eerst de mogelijkheid van een utopische ruimte leek voor te stellen, lijkt het internet vandaag de dag meer op het paard van Troje. Van de talloze internetkritieken…

Harness the Power of a Fluid Identity with 3 Simple Strategies

In INC Longform, by Marloes De Valk, September 24, 2019

Don’t mind me while I drive through your neighborhood taking photo’s of your house, gathering your emails, passwords and other private information from your wifi network. It’s nothing personal, I’m…