Date
26 August 2023
Time
13.15 - 14.00 CET
Location
via Zoom Live from Kyoto
onsite in Zurich, Toni Areal, Pfingstweidstr. 96, 8005 Zürich - Kammermusiksaal 1 - Room 5.K13
attend online ZOOM LINK
Description
William Gibson's concept of the ‘Matrix’ in 1984 presented a compelling vision of the future, where the virtual data-landscape served as a potent sociotechnical imaginary that still resonates in current notions and discussions surrounding future technologies. In contrast, the artwork ‘Matrix’ from 2010 by Rei Naito, located in the Teshima Art Museum shares the name with Gibson’s concept but takes a distinct approach in imagining a possible future. This lecture explores the contrasting reflections of post-humanism found in these works, emphasizing their differing understandings of the relationship between nature, culture, and technology.
