Artengine Logo

MAKING TOMORROW'S CULTURE TODAY

Artengine is an artist-run futurelab that brings together artists, designers, technologists, and researchers to explore the social impacts of emerging technologies through collaborative learning and production.

 

New Suns

09/09/2024

a worldbuilding lab for radical futures

NEW SUNS is a collective worldbuilding laboratory that brings together an interdisciplinary group of creatives to explore radical futures through art and speculative fiction.

GroupChat

19/09/2024

Evenings of great work and interesting conversation.

So often with interesting art works, particularly those at the edge of different disciplines, we need to talk about what we saw or heard or experienced. Our new programming series, GroupChat combines the fun of checking out something new with a engaging discussion. It’s like a book club for artworks.

WISHES FROM HEREAFTER

15/04/2024

Yekta Çetinkaya

The exhibition Wishes from Hereafter came to life through a residency at Artengine and will be on view from April 15 until April 30, with a reception on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 8 pm. (Open until midnight on the night of the reception).

MORE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW HERE…

GroupChat02-Game Night

Join us for a special edition of GroupChat where we explore the world of gaming. In this interactive event, we’ll not only play a variety of games but also dive into a thought-provoking discussion on how gaming can inspire and be applied to artistic practice….

Read all the news here...

Workshop: Web-Based Augmented Reality for Artists

This workshop is designed for artists interested in exploring the world of web-based augmented reality (AR). You’ll learn how to create interactive AR experiences that are free, open-source, and accessible through a web browser—no need for users to download an app. With just a few lines of simple HTML code, you’ll be able to bring your drawings to …

Read all the news here...

PLAYING WITH IDEAS: A WORKSHOP WITH KATE HEARTFIELD

The blank page can be intimidating, whether it’s the start of an email, an artist statement, a novel or a newsletter. Imagination in our use of language is a skill and a resource, and is more valuable than ever in an age of chatbots and large language models. This workshop with University of Ottawa Writer-in-Residence Kate Heartfield will help part…

Read all the news here...

Touch Designer Meetup 03

Are you new to TouchDesigner or looking to level up your skills? Join us for The Clinic, a relaxed, community-driven meetup where you can get hands-on help with your TouchDesigner projects. Whether you’re just starting out or have specific issues you need help with, this is the perfect space to ask questions, troubleshoot problems, and learn along….

Read all the news here...

ARTENGINE IDEAS

ARTENGINE IDEAS

ARTENGINE IDEAS

IDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASI

garnethertz

Garnet Hertz @ UNHANDED

Garnet Hertz’s talk delves into his personal relationship with his 3D printer, using it as a lens to explore broader themes of technological adoption. He discusses the initial excitement and promises of new technology, the eventual realization of its limitations and challenges, and advocates for a balanced approach that integrates both old and new tools in creative endeavors. Through anecdotes and reflections, Hertz offers a nuanced perspective on technology, emphasizing the importance of critical engagement and realistic expectations.

IDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASI

valerielamontagne

Valerie Lamontagne @ UNHANDED

Valerie Lamontagne delivered an electrifying artist talk that traversed the dynamic intersection of fashion and technology. With a whimsical twist, Lamontagne embarked on a journey through the alphabet, offering a visual compendium that encapsulated the multifaceted landscape of wearable technology. From “Art” to “Big Data,” Lamontagne’s discourse navigated through diverse realms, highlighting the fusion of artistry, innovation, and functionality within the realm of wearable tech. Drawing upon historical references such as Oskar Schlemmer’s Triadic Ballet and contemporary pioneers like Anouk Wipprecht, Lamontagne illuminated the collaborative ethos driving this emergent field. (…)

IDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASIDEASI

Cheryl Talk

Interspecies Communication

Cheryl L’Hirondelle presents the process and ideas behind her new work Nipawiwin Akikodjiwan: Pimizi ohci, shown for the first time as part of our Entanglements exhibition. The work is a immersive AV installation about (and with) the eels and their challenges in the context of our local hydroelectric dam on the Ottawa River. L’Hirondelle discusses how her relationship with the falls evolved as she discovered the existence of eel ladders designed to help the endangered animals on their journey through the river.