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Upgrade! launches Interactivos?, June 26, 2008

Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 7PM for the Upgrade! New York launch of Interactivos?: Better Than the Real Thing. R&D OpenLab fellow Zach Lieberman will set the scene with a presentation about Interactivos? and its beginnings at Medialab-Prado. Discussions of the real, the fake, and spoofing will ensue, with a presentation by The Yes Men. Informal discussion and a reception will follow. Eyebeam projects on display, that evening, will include BoozBot by Eyebeam senior fellow Jeff Crouse and Eyebeam Production Lab fellow David Jimison.

The Upgrade! partners with the 2008 World Science Festival, May 29, 2008

Join Dr. Steven Kurtz, the artist accused by the US Department of Justice of “bioterrorism” stemming from his use of scientific materials in his award-winning art practice, and science writer Carl Zimmer for a panel discussion on the ethics of scientific and creative research and freedom of speech.

The Upgrade!, March 27, 2008

The Upgrade! is a monthly gathering of artists, technologists, activists, and curators organized in collaboration with local artist collectives and institutions around NYC. Upcoming Upgrades will be held at the various locations of the partners involved; locations will be announced on Eyebeam’s eblast two weeks in advance of the event.

The Upgrade! presents Eco-Vis Challenge Critique, November 8, 2007

Eyebeam will be hosting a public critique for the Eco-Vis Challenge submissions this Thursday, as part of this month’s Upgrade! series of public programming.

Upgrade! New York, October 4, 2007
Join us for a special Upgrade! with Trevor Paglen

Upgrade! New York, August 30, 2007
Please join us and the eteam (Franziska Lamprecht and Hajoe Moderegger) for Upgrade! New York's August event.

Upgrade! New York, July 31, 2007

Graham Harwood presents his projects and collaborations, including his Eyebeam commission with MediaShed, and work with free media. Joined by the Eyebeam Production Fellows, his collaborators on his commissioned piece with Eyebeam, Harwood will present Gearbox, an open source video editing resource.

A representative from Picture New York will make a special appearance to discuss proposed restrictions on photographing rights in public space.

Upgrade! with Jonah Brucker-Cohen, June 5, 2007
Eyebeam R&D OpenLab Fellow Jonah Brucker-Cohen will present his and Tim Redfern's SimpleTEXT: A Cell Phone Enabled Interactive Performance. The event is free and open to the public -- bring your cell phone to take part!

Upgrade! with Michael Mandiberg, May 10, 2007
Please join us for this months' Upgrade! Eyebeam Resident Michael Mandiberg will be presenting a talk and workshop about his new project Real Costs. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to play along. Programming knowledge useful.

The Upgrade! With Leon Reid, March 29, 2007
Please join us for this month's The Upgrade!, presenting a discussion and critique with Open City artist Leon Reid IV.

Upgrade! presents Celebritism, February 22, 2007
Join us for a celebrity-centric Upgrade! with artists Jillian Mcdonald and Eyebeam Resident Jamie O'shea.

The Upgrade! International, September 23, 2005
Eyebeam is pleased to host the first gathering of the Upgrade! International through Sept. 24. The Upgrade! is a monthly gathering of media artists, curators, theorists and educators that fosters dialogue and creates opportunities for collaboration within the media arts community. The Upgrade! was founded by media artist Yael Kanarek in New York in 1999 and has spread into a global network of associated gatherings. This event/exhibition is an opportunity to lfrom organizers and see work presented in each location, while gaining a sense of the range of manifestations of the Upgrade! model. Participating groups are from: New York, Vancouver, Montreal, Boston, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Munich, Oklahoma City, Istanbul and Chicago

		Upgrade! launches Interactivos?, June 26, 2008 Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 7PM for the Upgrade! New York launch of Interactivos?: Better Than the Real Thing. R&D OpenLab fellow Zach Lieberman will set the scene with a presentation about Interactivos? and its beginnings at Medialab-Prado. Discussions of the real, the fake, and spoofing will ensue, with a presentation by The Yes Men. Informal discussion and a reception will follow. Eyebeam projects on display, that evening, will include BoozBot by Eyebeam senior fellow Jeff Crouse and Eyebeam Production Lab fellow David Jimison.
		The Upgrade! partners with the 2008 World Science Festival, May 29, 2008 Join Dr. Steven Kurtz, the artist accused by the US Department of Justice of “bioterrorism” stemming from his use of scientific materials in his award-winning art practice, and science writer Carl Zimmer for a panel discussion on the ethics of scientific and creative research and freedom of speech.
		The Upgrade!, March 27, 2008 The Upgrade! is a monthly gathering of artists, technologists, activists, and curators organized in collaboration with local artist collectives and institutions around NYC. Upcoming Upgrades will be held at the various locations of the partners involved; locations will be announced on Eyebeam’s eblast two weeks in advance of the event.
		The Upgrade! presents Eco-Vis Challenge Critique, November 8, 2007 Eyebeam will be hosting a public critique for the Eco-Vis Challenge submissions this Thursday, as part of this month’s Upgrade! series of public programming.
		Upgrade! New York, October 4, 2007 Join us for a special Upgrade! with Trevor Paglen
		Upgrade! New York, August 30, 2007 Please join us and the eteam (Franziska Lamprecht and Hajoe Moderegger) for Upgrade! New York's August event.
		Upgrade! New York, July 31, 2007 Graham Harwood presents his projects and collaborations, including his Eyebeam commission with MediaShed, and work with free media. Joined by the Eyebeam Production Fellows, his collaborators on his commissioned piece with Eyebeam, Harwood will present Gearbox, an open source video editing resource. A representative from Picture New York will make a special appearance to discuss proposed restrictions on photographing rights in public space.
		Upgrade! with Jonah Brucker-Cohen, June 5, 2007 Eyebeam R&D OpenLab Fellow Jonah Brucker-Cohen will present his and Tim Redfern's SimpleTEXT: A Cell Phone Enabled Interactive Performance. The event is free and open to the public -- bring your cell phone to take part!
		Upgrade! with Michael Mandiberg, May 10, 2007 Please join us for this months' Upgrade! Eyebeam Resident Michael Mandiberg will be presenting a talk and workshop about his new project Real Costs. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to play along. Programming knowledge useful.
		The Upgrade! With Leon Reid, March 29, 2007 Please join us for this month's The Upgrade!, presenting a discussion and critique with Open City artist Leon Reid IV.
		Upgrade! presents Celebritism, February 22, 2007 Join us for a celebrity-centric Upgrade! with artists Jillian Mcdonald and Eyebeam Resident Jamie O'shea.
		The Upgrade! International, September 23, 2005 Eyebeam is pleased to host the first gathering of the Upgrade! International through Sept. 24. The Upgrade! is a monthly gathering of media artists, curators, theorists and educators that fosters dialogue and creates opportunities for collaboration within the media arts community. The Upgrade! was founded by media artist Yael Kanarek in New York in 1999 and has spread into a global network of associated gatherings. This event/exhibition is an opportunity to lfrom organizers and see work presented in each location, while gaining a sense of the range of manifestations of the Upgrade! model. Participating groups are from: New York, Vancouver, Montreal, Boston, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Munich, Oklahoma City, Istanbul and Chicago