We hit the convention floor of Tech Circus with a driver's license scanner and a laptop allowing people to see their very own data-self as encoded on the backside of their driver's license. We also distributed stickers to place over ID barcodes or magnetic strips that say catchy things like "I stop shopping when you start swiping" or "Get your paws off my databody!"

More info coming soon...

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The computer is commonly perceived as a tool for work, but Krista Connerly and Thomas Feulmer purpose its usefulness as a sleep aid. They have posted a rather large (17 MB) sound file online and ask users to make themselves comfortable as it downloads. Instead of the usual 'loading...please wait' message during download, Connerly and Feulmer instruct you to throw networked productivity and activity to the wind, get comfortable, and sleep. Treat computers as the furniture they are, and choose a friendly one to curl up with. --Brooke Singer

http://kristaconnerly.net/sleep.html

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The Kitchen turns itself inside out with an afternoon of free outdoor performances and interactive events for the whole family. Main-stage festivities include percussive ensemble HERITAGE O. P.; Salsa sensation CONJUNTO PLACER; CLOUD SEEDING CIRCUS of the Performative Object performing a Busby Berkeley-style end of summer revue; BLACK BIRD THEATER presenting a zany and irreverent large-scale puppet and mask show; and Spanish Harlem-based dance troupe KR3T'S (RISING TO THE TOP) demonstrating its energetic mix of hip hop and Latin styles.

Additional Participating Artists!!!
Waterpixels by Leesa and Nicole Abahuni and Erik Guzman
Fantasy Foto Booth with Jess Dobkin
The Human Canvas and The Typewriter Game by The Freestyle Family
Jewelry by LawnFish
Bike Drawings by Adam Matta
Fabric Painting by Megan Shand
Strength Through Peace performed by Montana Miller
Book Of Dreams by PRAXIS
Teach Me Engilsh by Kaihatsu Yoshiaki
Vagabundo: A Migrant's Cart by Ricardo Miranda Zuņiga

Hosted by Disney-reject FAIRY TINK

http:/www.thekitchen.org

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With the year anniversary of 9-11 approaching, the topic of memorializing is once again a lively one. One man, living two blocks south of what used to be the World Trade Center, has turned to the web to voice his opinion on this topic. After seeing his neighborhood turn into a tourist trap with 'gawking suburbanites' taking snapshots, and 'crass opportunists' hawking quickly churned-out souvenirs, Todd Hulin responds with 'Twin Towers over Ground Zero,' America's number one theme park. Todd, of woodenteeth.com, is not new to parody, and this site reminds how memorializing can go so very wrong. --Brooke Singer

http://groundzerothemepark.com


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Diesel--the clothing company for successful living and expensive jeans--has entered the scene as art patron. In the company's words, "Diesel is sponsoring artistic behavior." Regardless of the driving motivation or how Diesel titles commissioned projects, "Friendship Gallery" is well worth perusing. The gallery has a collection of illustrations, animations, and interactive pieces by various artists and designers. Insert Silence has created a fanciful animation narrated by children. Joshua Davis in collaboration with Shapeshifter produced an ephemeral audio-visual treat. There are a total of 17 projects available for viewing to evoke (again in Diesel's words) positive emotional experiences. --Brooke Singer

http://www.diesel.com/friendshipgallery/


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