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Bringing Paper to Life with Electronics: Q&A with Jie Qi and Natalie Freed

Every year, I frequent the Vintage Paper Fair (yes, this actually exists and it is quite a magnificent showcase of rare prints, photographs, and ephemera) and I marvel at what has been done in the past with paper at the hands of an artist. With so much of what we do based in touch screen technology and our seemingly natural tendency towards immediacy, Jie Qi and Natalie Freed offer an extraordinary arts practice that gives a new meaning to arts and crafts. I was lucky to ask them a few questions about their art practices as well as their thoughts ...

Retrospective: Max/MSP/Jitter at GAFFTA from an Educator and a Data Scientist

Programming can seem rather daunting when you’re a novice. Now, imagine programming for a person that considers their learning style much more conducive to visualizing a process versus seeing in code and plain text. Max/MSP/Jitter helps patch this gap for individuals seeking a dynamic toolset that allows mapping of code, and programming that enables processes to be charted and visualized. Max is predominantly used by musicians and visual artists interested in incorporating sound into immersive and interactive environments, and serves as a fantastic medium for anyone interested in creating music sets that are both dynamic and engaging. ...