thom, likewise, extending my thanks to sarah and beryl for a very substantial list. back to your sound art research. here are some of the contacts which may be of some future use for you: 1) Rasa Smite <[log in to unmask]>, http://www.re-lab.net/ rasa is a very close friend who may advise you on who is who in the net.sound art world. just drop her a note with my name. 2) do check out the recent show organised by/at P.S.1, NYC, called BED OF SOUND, they may have some bits web-archived. sorry no useful contact person, there. http://www.ps1.org/cut/main.html 3) Colin Fallows <[log in to unmask]>, a sound-maker himself & producer of the CD series of mini-works of which HOPE, TRACE, etc - has an extensive network of contacts. again, just drop him a note mentioning my name. 4) Laura McGough <[log in to unmask]>, net.soundart curator & founder of www.nomadnet.org, running a bimonthly series of soundart journal, called AUDIOPHILE. another good friend whom you can ask for advice, etc. good luck, -iliyana >Hi, > >Thanks for such an engaging list. > >I am working on a project -- a 2-day conference with, we hope, an exhibit >here at the art museum-- on sound art and artists. The heart of the >project would involve talks by as many as 10 critics about various aspects >of sound art --histories, case studies, close readings/listenings, and so >on-- as well as 12-15 pieces (installations, web sites, CDs...) >I could use your help with ideas for critics/pieces/artists to feature. >All thoughts appreciated, either to the list or to me at ><[log in to unmask]> >Thanks. > >Thom Swiss >Center for the Humanities Professor >Drake University >[log in to unmask] Iliyana Nedkova Associate Curator Foundation for Art & Creative Technology (FACT) Bluecoat Chambers, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX, England http://www.fact.co.uk http://www.crossingover.org t. 44 (0) 151 709 2663 f. 44 (0) 151 707 2150 m. 44 (0) 772 006 1349 e. <[log in to unmask]>