Art

One of the things I think holds the most promise for Microsoft technologies like Deep Zoom, Photosynth, and multitouch, is the deep exploration of art and artifacts. It's one thing to read about a place or device, but it's another to be able to explore every facet of an object on your own. Brown…

Are software architects necessary? Nobody denies the need for software architecture, but many challenge the idea that you need a dedicated software architect to get it. Michael Stiefel compares software to painting to answer this question. Yes we do need architects, but not for the reasons…

In case you missed it last month, the world celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To memorialize this historic event, a digital project has been created whose goal is to become the largest photo mosaic in the world. Called the BerlinMOSAIC, the project is a virtual art…

Have you seen the site Zune Arts? This rather hip site has been designed to promote the Zune by featuring experimental videos from various visual artists as well as tracks from several indie musicians, too. You can browse through, view, and stream the content available on the website or you can…

This is impressive! A 15-year-old created an artwork called “My MS paint World” using, as the name implies, MS Paint. The creation, is an entire fantasy world filled with characters, creatures, pirate ships, castles, and other wacky stuff. The artist, who goes by the name of scorpiongold on…

The dorks are taking over- Dorkbot is a nationwide group of technology based artists who get together to collaborate and create works of art. I dropped in on one of their meetings and made a few new friends...check it out.

You have to check out this guy...His name is Trimpin and he's an artsit from Germany who uses computers and technology to create art and musical instruments. It's awesome, you have to see it for yourself.

Founded in 2000 by Rusty Oliver, Hazard Factory is a Seattle based political, metal, machine, & fire arts studio. Recently they invited their members, friends, enemies and lovers to modify their old power tools and bring 'em on down for a fun filled day of racing and desctruction. Oh, and…

Dorkbot is a nationwide friendly meeting of "dorks" who get together to collaborate and share their artforms. My first visit to dorkbot led me to a pre-burning man extravaganza. This time we dabbled in the workd of experimantal film and video. Check out some solo multimedia film…

DJ Scobot hosts: Half social, half showcase the VJ Night is both a regular meeting point for VJs, DJs, and everyone who is fascinated by this highly artistic medium as well as a showcase of some of the best work of local talents. Every month they invite local artists to share their work and…