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Experience a reimagined future in the ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ exhibition Immerse yourself in virtual AI-rendered worlds created by artists Murthovic and Thiruda through remixing, fragmenting and reimagining archival Indian cultural traditions. ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ is a chapter within the artists’ joint project, ‘Elsewhere in India,’ which merges advanced technology with traditional Indian aesthetics, creating a unique blend of digital storytelling and cultural preservation through film, interactive experiences, video games, and sculpture. ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ explores themes of destruction, construction and reparation, connecting us to generations past and future. 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 6pm until 13 Oct 2024⁠ 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, no booking required⁠ https://www.arebyte.com/fragments-of-a-panorama ⁠ Curated by Kinnari Saraiya @kinnarisaraiya⁠ ⁠ #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

The use of AI in the exhibition ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ In the panoramic video projection, ‘A Road in India (2079)’, artists Murthovic and Thiruda portray a future where global cultures face extinction through a fusion of archival footage of colonial India and AI-generated imagery. This technique reverses "worlding," a concept by post-colonial writer Gayatri Chakrabarty Spivak, which describes how colonisers reshape land into a controlled, oppressive space, altering how people view their own land. In our exhibition booklet, you can find some of the prompts that have been fed into the AI generator by the artists to create images of these worlds. Acquire your copy at the gallery or view it on our website! 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 6pm until 13 Oct 2024⁠ 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, no booking required⁠ ⁠https://www.arebyte.com/fragments-of-a-panorama Curated by Kinnari Saraiya ⁠ #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Interview with artists Murthovic and Thiruda about their exhibition ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ transports you to virtual AI-rendered worlds of futuristic landscapes through remixing, fragmenting and reimagining archival Indian cultural traditions. In this interview, Murthovic and Thiruda touch upon the meaning of Indofuturism, the collaborations around India that shaped the exhibition’s sound and how AI is being used to reinterpret heritage for future generations. Get a closer look at the making of this immersive, retro-futuristic experience by watching the full interview here: https://aos.arebyte.com/contents/murthovic-thiruda-interview/ 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 6pm until 13 Oct 2024⁠ 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, no booking required⁠ ⁠ Curated by Kinnari Saraiya ⁠ #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Salvager and musical instrument collector Murthovic embarks on a quest to preserve cultural heritage Immerse yourself in our exhibition ‘Fragments of a Panorama,’ by artists Murthovic and Thiruda, that transports you to virtual AI-rendered worlds of futuristic landscapes through remixing, fragmenting and reimagining archival Indian cultural traditions. Meet the artists in the work as characters on a mission to piece together lost fragments of endangered dance, music, art, and architecture. Murthovic guides us through 'Antara,' an interactive Fortnite-based game set in a post-AI future. Drawing from his traditional musical background and knowledge about old media technologies, he creatively repurposes discarded objects and shares resources to help his community revive musical traditions amid rapid technological development. 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 6pm until 13 Oct 2024 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, no booking required Curated by Kinnari Saraiya https://www.arebyte.com/fragments-of-a-panorama #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Defunct media and technology expert, Thiruda, on his mission to revitalise cultural heritage Immerse yourself in our exhibition ‘Fragments of a Panorama,’ by artists Murthovic and Thiruda, that transports you to virtual AI-rendered worlds of futuristic landscapes through remixing, fragmenting and reimagining archival Indian cultural traditions. Within these worlds, we meet the artists as characters on a quest to piece together lost fragments of endangered dance, music, art, and architecture. We follow Thiruda in the interactive Fortnite-based game artwork ‘Antara,’ as he navigates the ravaged digital landscapes of a post-AI future. With a background in engineering and invention, Thiruda is known for his meticulous and slightly eccentric appearance, always equipped with tools and gadgets. His expertise allows him to integrate ancient technologies with contemporary innovations, in an effort to preserve cultural heritage. 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 6pm until 13 Oct 2024 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, no booking required Curated by Kinnari Saraiya https://www.arebyte.com/fragments-of-a-panorama #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Help cultural cyborg, Meenakshi, to preserve South Asian heritage in ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ In our current immersive exhibition artists Murthovic and Thiruda transport us to virtual AI-rendered worlds of futuristic technological landscapes through remixing, fragmenting and reimagining archival Indian cultural traditions. Within these worlds, we meet protagonist Meenakshi, a cyborg archivist piecing together lost fragments of endangered dance, music, art, and architecture. In the interactive Fortnite-based game artwork ‘Antara,’ we embody Thiruda, Murthovic and Meenakshi to navigate the ravaged digital landscapes of a post-AI future. With a blend of human and robotic features, Meenakshi is a techno-artisan created to preserve and amplify South Asian heritage in a future where cultural memory is fading. In 2079, Meenakshi handcrafts the Mudra Machine, a digital heritage software designed to teach Bharatanatyam hand gestures, which can be experienced in the VR artwork ‘Meena XR’. 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 6pm until 13 Oct 2024 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, no booking required⁠ https://www.arebyte.com/fragments-of-a-panorama #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Groove to South Indian electronic music in the ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ playlist Let musician Murthovic transport you to another time and culture with his electronic soundscape with Carnatic elements. The spatial sound is born from recordings collected across India, through collaborations with classical musicians and sound practitioners, then remixed into a truly unique and uncategorizable musical experience. You can access the playlist on the ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ webpage or by scanning the QR code on your next visit to arebyte gallery. ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ is an immersive exhibition that exists as a chapter within the artists’ joint project ‘Elsewhere in India’ which merges advanced technology with traditional Indian aesthetics, creating a unique blend of digital storytelling and cultural preservation through film, interactive experiences, video games, and sculpture. ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ explores themes of destruction, construction, and reparation, connecting us to generations past and future. 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 6pm until 13 Oct 2024 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, no booking required https://www.arebyte.com/fragments-of-a-panorama #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Murthovic's electronic live DJ set with visuals by Thiruda tomorrow! Missed the opening of ‘Fragments of a Panorama’? Join musician Murthovic, visual artist Thiruda and curator Kinnari Saraiyaa for a tour of the exhibition. Stay for a live electronic DJ performance featuring unique visuals exclusive to this event. ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ is an immersive exhibition that exists as a chapter within the artists’ joint project ‘Elsewhere in India’ which merges advanced technology with traditional Indian aesthetics, creating a unique blend of digital storytelling and cultural preservation through film, interactive experiences, video games, and sculpture. ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ explores themes of destruction, construction, and reparation, connecting us to generations past and future. 🗓 Artist & Curator Tour with Live AV Performance: Sat 13th July 2024, 4.30-6:30pm 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG 🎟️ Free, book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fragments-of-a-panorama-artist-curator-tour-with-live-av-performance-tickets-932272491117?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=e536a2bf84 📽️ Magnetic Fields Festival 2022 #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart #livemusic

Be the first to experience the ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ exhibition tomorrow! 🗓 Opening Party: 11th July 2024, 6.30-9pm Celebrate the opening of the immersive exhibition ‘Fragments of a Panorama’, a chapter within the artists’ joint project ‘Elsewhere in India’ which merges advanced technology with traditional Indian aesthetics, creating a unique blend of digital storytelling and cultural preservation through film, interactive experiences, video games, and sculpture. ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ explores themes of destruction, construction, and reparation, connecting us to generations past and future. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fragments-of-a-panorama-by-murthovic-and-thiruda-opening-party-tickets-925865026217?aff=oddtdtcreator 🗓 Artist & Curator Tour with Live AV Performance: 13th July 2024, 4.30-6:30pm Get insights into digital technology and speculative futures in this tour of the exhibition led by the artists and guest curator Kinnari Saraiya, followed by a live DJ performance by Murthovic with exclusive supporting visuals by Thiruda. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fragments-of-a-panorama-artist-curator-tour-with-live-av-performance-tickets-932272491117?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=e536a2bf84 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart #livemusic

The vocabulary of Indian classical dance in ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ Come to the opening party of our upcoming immersive exhibition by artists Murthovic and Thiruda on Thursday evening, 11th July 2024, to learn more about symbolic hand gestures known as Mudras. The artists explore cultural heritage, digital technology, and speculative futures by threading mudras into a selection of their works using VR, as well as motion capture of a dancer that has been re-edited and generated by AI. Playing a crucial role in several classical Indian dances, such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, Mudras communicate complex narratives, express emotions, and embody symbolic and spiritual significance. In addition to bringing beauty and gracefulness to the dance, these gestures are essential for storytelling. With 51 core mudras—28 for one hand (Asamyuta Hasta) and 23 for both hands (Samyuta Hasta)—each serving as its own vocabulary, dancers can express intricate stories and emotions. 🗓 Opening Party Thu 11th July 2024, 6.30pm⁠ 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fragments-of-a-panorama-by-murthovic-and-thiruda-opening-party-tickets-925865026217 ⁠ #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #ClassicalDance #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Immersive exhibition opening on the 11th of July at arebyte Gallery! ‘Fragments of a Panorama’ created by visual artist Thiruda and musician Murthovic, and guest curated by Kinnari Saraiya, forms part of transmedia electronica performance project 'Elsewhere in India'. The exhibition unravels layers of destruction, construction, and reparation, connecting us to generations past and future. Through remixing, fragmenting and reimagining archival Indian cultural traditions, Murthovic and Thiruda transport us to virtual AI-rendered worlds of futuristic technological landscapes. Within these worlds, we meet protagonist Meenakshi, a cyborg archivist piecing together lost fragments of endangered dance, music, art, and architecture. Featuring a panoramic video projection, video works, sculpture and interactive video games, this exhibition is not one to miss! 🗓 Opening Party Thu 11th July 2023, 6.30pm⁠ 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG⁠ 🎟️ Free, book your ticket here: https://www.arebyte.com/fragments-of-a-panorama #indofuturism #GenerativeAI #London #freeevent #ClassicalDance #immersiveart #digitalart #newmediaart

Uncover your digital existence through data traces and website interactions Developed in collaboration with Chronus Art Centre @chronusartcenter and 10pm @10pm_studio, the online exhibition ‘For Data You Are And To Data You Shall Return’ is hosted on a website where your digital interactions leave lasting markers and traces on a heatmap and gradually reveal background code. Download your personalised data pathway heatmap and contemplate how the digital space can be a sanctuary for renewal, healing, and rediscovery. https://fordatayouareandtodatayoushallreturn.online/ #Data #Digitalart #onlineart #Grief #OnlineExhibition #Heatmap #interactiveart

Paid Opportunity: 2D/3D Game Workshop Leader We’re looking for an artist to develop and lead a series of four workshops this summer for a group of young learners, with the goal of creating a 2D or 3D game collaboratively in groups. ⚫ Workshop Dates: Mondays 29th July, 5th, 12th & 19th August ⚫ Location: Tower Hamlets (London) ⚫ Participant Age: 13 - 16 year olds ⚫ Game Engine: beginner-friendly, no previous skills required (eg. Bitsy, Roblox, Scratch, etc.) ⚫ Theme: futurism and the human experience in the Digital Age ⚫ Workshop Outcome: creating a 2D/3D game Please email your CV to [email protected] #artsjobs #london #2dgame #3dgame #paidopportunity #workshops #digitalskills #youthwork #educationalworkshop

Contemplate the eternal cycle of digital life in For Data You Are, And To Data You Shall Return Developed in collaboration with Chronus Art Centre and 10pm, the online exhibition unfolds perspectives around digital death, renewal and reincarnation in the virtual domain. Composed of video and gamified works presented on a decaying website platform, the project encourages us to question and rethink our presence online. The online exhibition features works by Rebecca Allen, CROSSLUCID, XU Haomin, April Lin 林森, Ruini Shi, Iris QU Xiaoyu and Alice Yuan Zhang. Access here: https://fordatayouareandtodatayoushallreturn.online/ #Data #Digitalart #onlineart #Grief #OnlineExhibition #Heatmap #interactiveart

Thank you for coming to ‘Homage to Quan Âm’! Congratulations to Maria Than on this insightful exhibition, which offered audiences a unique perspective on the complexities of cultural assimilation and multicultural upbringing, drawn from the artist’s Vietnamese-British-French Buddhist heritage. A very special thanks to everyone who contributed to this wonderful project: George Browne, Camilla Does, Rebecca Edwards, Ben Ibbotson, Ariel Karsh, Peter McNelis, Mathilde Rougier, Aanchal Saxena, Petter Schölander, Caleb Sharpe, Bertie Simpson, Debbie Spink, Tam Than, Dmitry Timofeev and Jasan Waldura. If you missed the show, you can listen to ‘Lost Archives Found’, a panel discussion between the artist, curator Rebecca Edwards and publisher Trà My Hickin about cultural preservation and heritage. The conversation focuses on archiving memories, using Trà My Hickin’s selection of archives from the An Việt Archives Foundation, the largest known collection of British-Vietnamese history in the UK. Access the audio recording and related videos here: https://www.arebyte.com/maria-than #HomageToQuanAm #MariaThan #digitalart #emergingartist⁠ #IdentityJourney⁠ #CulturalEvolution⁠ #Vietnameseart #nostalgia #childhood #paneldiscussion #artisttalks

Listen to Kesara Ariyapongpairoj’s perspectives on ‘Homage to Quan Âm’ With a background in religious studies, Kesara discusses the artworks that audiences travel through in artist Maria Than’s exhibition. Parallels are drawn between the work and Buddhist themes of reincarnation, karma and self-surveillance. Each artwork references Maria’s experience of growing up in a Vietnamese-British-French Buddhist family, which Kesara links to the human longing to reconnect with our childhood and upbringing. Watch the full video: https://aos.arebyte.com/contents/homage-to-quan-am-kesara-ariyapongpairoj/ ‘Homage to Quan Âm’ is open at arebyte Gallery until 19 May 2024, Tuesday - Sunday from 1 - 6pm.⁠ #HomageToQuanAm #MariaThan #digitalart #emergingartist⁠ #IdentityJourney⁠ #CulturalEvolution⁠ #SelfDiscoveryArt⁠ #AIgeneratedart #Vietnameseart #projectionart #nostalgia #childhood

Delve deeper into ‘Homage To Quan Âm’ in our interview with artist Maria Than. Discover the exhibition’s themes, symbolism and intentions, from the profound meaning of the Naga Snake to Maria’s exploration of fragmented identity. Gain honest insights into navigating internal conflicts and finding peace within one’s self. 🔗 https://aos.arebyte.com/contents/maria-than-interview/ ‘Homage To Quan Âm’ is open at arebyte Gallery until 19 May 2024, Tuesday - Sunday from 1 - 6pm.⁠ #HomageToQuanAm #MariaThan #digitalart #emergingartist⁠ #IdentityJourney⁠ #CulturalEvolution⁠ #SelfDiscoveryArt⁠ #AIgeneratedart #Vietnameseart

Are you in London for this long holiday weekend? There are plenty of free activities at arebyte for you to enjoy: 🔸28 March, 6:30 pm - Homage To Quan m Opening Party: Maria Than, winner of our hotel generation development programme, presents her solo show which explores themes of personal identity, cultural assimilation, and self-discovery through the lens of her Vietnamese-British-French heritage. 🔸30 March, 1:30 pm - Artist & Curator Tour: The tour lasts around 45 minutes and is led by arebyte curator Rebecca Edwards and artist Maria Than. 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG 🎟️ Free, book your ticket through the link in bio #HomageToQuanm #MariaThan #identity #exploration #selfdiscovery #digitalart #London #freeevent #emergingartist

Try out the new Instagram filter created by @blurbnation for her upcoming Homage To Quan Am exhibition! 🌀 Just tap the sparkles emoji above our profile grid to find it. Spin the wheel of fortune and find out which reincarnation you will be! 🐉🐉 In Christianity and Vietnamese Buddhism, it is believed that higher beings are constantly watching and measuring our actions, determining whether they are good or bad, and judging us based on our intentions and outcomes – something akin to a holy social credit system. As our karma fluctuates throughout our lives, our next reincarnation is also constantly evolving. Mention or tag us in your stories so we can see them! 🗓 Opening Party: Thu 28th Mar 2023, 6.30pm 📍arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Square, E14 0LG 🎟️ Free, book your ticket through the link in bio #HomageToQuanm #MariaThan #identity #exploration #selfdiscovery #digitalart #London #freeevent #emergingartist

Get your hands on some exciting reading 📚 Don’t miss out on unique merchandise and publications from a selection of vendors participating in the symposium ‘Areas Of Effect: Planar Systems, Critical Roles, and Gaming Imaginaries’ taking place on 9 March! Featuring stalls with: ⚫ Strange Attractor Press, independent publishing house ⚪ Igloo Tree, independent London-based bookshop ⚫ MIT Press, Massachusetts-based university press ⚪ Antipode Zines, zine supplier ⚫ Games from Laurie O’Connel ⚪ Loot the Room, tabletop RPG shop Few tickets left, book yours now! 🗓 9 March 2024⁠, 11 AM-8:30 PM 📍 arebyte Gallery, 7 Botanic Sq, London E14 0LG.⁠ 🎫 Tickets: £12, £8 (concession) 🔗 https://www.arebyte.com/symposium 📸 Uma Breakdown, Take The Moonlight by The Tail, 2021 #GamingEvent #London #GamingImaginaries #TTRPGs #ImmersiveGaming #GalleryEvent