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.

Flutterings/Papillonnements

01/05/2025

Flutterings/Papillonnements: Bridging Science and Art to Foster Biodiversity Conservation

Valérie’s project aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between conservation biology and the arts, raising awareness about the pressing need to protect biodiversity in an era of change. Through a residency with Artengine, and in collaboration with Dr. Heather Kharouba, Valérie has created an experience that fuses art and technology. This collaboration presents an exciting opportunity to amplify the important role that art can play in raising awareness about biodiversity conservation, while engaging audiences in technological innovations fostered by Artengine.

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.

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Free Intro to Touch Designer Workshop

Are you ready to dive into the world of interactive media and real-time visual programming? Join us at Artengine for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of TouchDesigner, a powerful tool for creating stunning visuals and interactive experiences….

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Welcome Jr. Fellows!

We welcome our new Junior Fellows to Artengine – Patricia Kenny and Jackson Duxbury!…

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Announcing the Artengine Touch Designer Club

We are transitioning our Touch Designer meetups into the Artengine Touch Designer Club. This change is meant to build a more dedicated community for creators of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The club will focus on collaborative projects and skill-building. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 5:30 PM at 2 Daly Ave….

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SCI_ART Returns this fall!

Artengine is partnering with SAW on their third annual SCI_ART: Art, Science and Technology Symposium on October 4th and 5th. The two-day event brings together artists, scientists, and scholars for a fantastic program of talks, performances, and workshops. It’s a great opportunity to explore the amazing things that happen when creativity and resear…

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Artengine Partners with CRAiEDL on Transdisciplinary AI and Automated Navigation Research

Artengine has partnered with the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL) on a new research initiative. This collaboration will explore how creative practices can ethically examine the social impact of AI and automated navigation systems….

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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.

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Ben Bogart @ ARTIFICIAL IMAGINATION

Ben Bogart explores the concept of “machine subjectivity” within the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Bogart delves into the intricate relationship between human cognitive processes and autonomous machines. They challenge the conventional view of machine learning as merely objective statistical models, proposing instead that these systems can be seen as subjective entities capable of autonomous learning and decision-making. Bogart discusses how machines, through unsupervised learning algorithms, categorize and interpret data, (…)

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Joanna Berzowska @ UNHANDED

Joanna Berzowska explores the realm of electronic textiles, a subset of wearables. She introduces the broad spectrum of projects within this field, from electronic tattoos to biometric shirts. Berzowska advocates for exploring textiles beyond wrist-worn devices, emphasizing her efforts to integrate sensors into traditional textiles. She underscores the importance of respecting manufacturing traditions while incorporating new technologies. Challenges include overcoming a product-oriented mindset and embracing the complexity of electronic materials. Berzowska envisions leveraging existing manufacturing infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration to shape the future of materiality. Throughout the talk, she offers insights into the innovative potential of electronic textiles and the intersection of technology and craftsmanship.