| Dorkbot - Doing “Strange Things with Electricity” from New York to Linz |
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bridges vol. 21, April 2009 / Noteworthy Information By Jonathan David Farley
I got off the tram at Hauptplatz, not far from Kepler's house - for years a wreck, but recently renovated for the science communication series "The Kepler Salon" - and wandered into the Altstadt. I was looking for a place called "Roter Krebs." As one would expect from an artists' enclave, there was in fact no sign. I saw what appeared to be a manikin on the first floor and figured this must be the place. Inside, I went up the stairs and saw a group of people drinking. I looked for Tim Boykett, an Australian with an easygoing (an American might say "Californian") attitude who had gotten his Ph.D. where I now work, at Johannes Kepler Universität's Institut für Algebra, and stayed in Linz to do math and strange art. Strange electronic art. While "Dorkbot" started in New York City in 2000, Tim's art group, Time's Up, started Dorkbot in Linz in 2003. After a long hiatus, it was time for another Dorkbot. Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
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