Art & Beauty
Vectors, Pixels, Plotters and Public Participation
The talk introduces technology-driven urban art projects that emphasize public participation and creativity. Each project employs a DIY machine to transform public spaces and create art collaboratively. How were these machines built? How do ideas evolve, and how can creative machines foster community connections? Find the answers and get some inspirations in this entertaining and insightful talk by Niklas a.k.a. royrobotiks.
In his talk, Niklas will highlight some of his latest projects that use DIY machines to involve communities in creating art together. From a graffiti robot to a giant mosaic that was designed by an entire neighborhood with the help of a mobile arcade machine, he’ll share the stories behind his inventions. He will discuss his sources of inspiration, the creative process and thoughts about inclusiveness guiding the development of the machines, and the joy of watching diverse people interact with and contribute to these unconventional art pieces.
Join Niklas for an insightful journey into how inventiveness can transform urban environments, while also bringing people together through creativity and play.
Additional information
| Live Stream | https://streaming.media.ccc.de/38c3/glitch |
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| Type | Talk |
| Language | English |
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