touch here to begin – throughout January – presenting the work of University staff, students and recent graduates, touch here to begin features works that test the potential of mobile technologies in a gallery settings. Works by Adam Campbell, Kirsty Keatch, Christos Michalakos and Martin Parker explore how smart-technologies can involve us in dynamic listening experiences. If you have one, bring your smart phone along.
19 January – A mobile audio workshop led by Two Big Ears, a company specialising in mobile sound technology founded by alumni, gives participants the opportunity to explore sound design for mobile applications.
24 January – Fields, Tablets and Skins, live performances by Marco Melis, Christos Michalakos, Tim Shaw & Sébastien Piquemal. Bring your smartphone fully charged as this will be used in the performance.
26 January – phones, screens & cans, a debate on art’s relationship with mobile technologies will take the form of an on-line debate on this site, including video interviews and written articles. More information will be available shortly.