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'The Automated Body: Wearable Computers in Performance'
A Guest Research Lecture given by Professor Yacov Sharir for
The Nottingham Trent University's School of Art & Design
Digital Research Unit
Date: Thursday the 23rd May
Venue: Powerhouse, Victoria Studios, The Nottingham Trent University,
Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ
Time: 5.30pm - Reception and light refreshments, 6.00pm - Lecture
Yacov Sharir is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, researcher and
pioneer in the field of computer aided choreography and dance and is
currently based at the University of Texas, Austin, USA.
He is a frequent keynote speaker at arts and technology conferences around
the world as well as having contributed to numerous international
publications, journals and books exploring issues concerning
interdisciplinary art & technology.
In his lecture at The Nottingham Trent University Yacov will be discussing
how he augments his dance 'performances' using interactive technologies,
virtual environments and wearable computers/devices. During the lecture he
will be demonstrating the unique performance capabilities of two of his
wearable performance suits, cyberPRINT and the wearable computer.
To reserve a place please contact Nina Lambert, tel: 0115 848 2404
e-mail: [log in to unmask] or for further information about the event
itself please contact Rebecca Turnock, tel:0115 8486831
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
This venue has a limited capacity so advance reservation is essential.
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