Institute of Network Cultures | May 25th: MAST Journal Special Issue Launch

On May 25th at the University of Amsterdam there will be a free event to launch the special issue of The Journal of Media Art Study and Theory, Blurring Digital Media Culture edited by Tony D. Sampson and Jernej Markelj.

Date: May 25, 2023

Time: 13:00-18:00

Location: University of Amsterdam

BG2, room 0.02, Turfdraagsterpad 15-17, 1012 XT, Amsterdam

More information and registration (in person and online) can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/blur-event/home

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