A public critique and discussion of instrumental hacks (i.e., customized technologies made into musical instruments), in conjunction with Eyebeam‘s Untethered exhibition. Live demonstrations will be supplemented by a discucssion of historical and theoretical precursors for this type of work.

Schedule for evening:

• 7PM: Performing Machines presentation begins
• 8:30PM: Informal discussion, drinks, and play with the works on display. Untethered will also be open for viewing.

Guest critics:

• Douglas Repetto (Dorkbot)
• Jonah Brucker-Cohen (former Eyebeam fellow)

Demos/performances by:

• Dominic Smith (CRUMB)
• JooYoun Paek (former Eyebeam resident and Untethered artist)
• Adrianne Wortzel (current Eyebeam resident)
• Hans Christoph-Steiner (current Eyebeam resident and Untethered artist)

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