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earthcode evening invitation 7PM September 20th

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:13:00 GMT

A small area of the forest is set aside, and cleared of large trees, plants and undergrowth, yet carefully maintaining any remaining mycelium. Copper and zinc posts are driven into the ground approximating some kind of grid structure, tapping telluric currents and acting as simple antennae pooling stray electromagnetic emissions or even lightning strikes into the earth. An elaborate machinery is installed, to transform nitrates and minerals from the earth into acids, and to extract silver and other precious metals from the earth. Mixed with collected rain water, resulting solutions and waste products from the extraction process are sprayed and leached out across the area. Shafts of light penetrating the edges of the cleared area equally code this embedded landscape. The earthcode project proposes an intentionally literal, artistic series of experimental situations which explore the notion of an earth computer, a computational device inscribed or doped both on the skin and on the earth substrate itself. Earthcode evening presents a short performance and open studio actively operating in the direction of or towards a sketch for the earthcodes project. Location: A garage in the backyard of General Public, SchÃÂ¶nhauser Allee 167c 10435 Berlin September 20th. 7PM-9PM. Food and drinks.

Black death London workshop Tuesday 19th June

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:57:00 GMT

For those of you likely to be in London next week or in the future! Black death London attempts to reveal the contagious side of substrate; literally scratching a needle, a pickup across the dark earth carted from Whitby to London so many years ago, the vampiric base and carving of all technology. Deploying the twin methods of excitation and detection, borrowed from Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), the workshop attempts to scry the city's buboes, its electromagnetic plague eruptions, to play back these earth engraving; the stone tape, the message. Workshop participants will learn the basics of electromagnetics and EVP, actively constructing and customising a scratching/radio broadcast apparatus, before embarking on the aural, energetic exhumation of an historic plague site. Fee: 25 pounds inc. all materials (travel card additional!) Workshop Leader: Martin Howse Booking email: <a href="mailto:ryan@nnnnn.org.uk">ryan@nnnnn.org.uk</a> Also upcoming: <ul> <li>substrat at BEAM Festival, London, June </li><li>Recrystallisation at Festival Belluard Bollwerk, Fribourg, July 5th-7th </li><li>The Crystal World Open Laboratory, The White Building, London July 17th-20th</li></ul>

** Purified Electroworld with Martin Howse 27/28 April 12-18

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:46:00 GMT

... We can live forever, in a clean, honest, purified, Electroworld. [Gravity's Rainbow. Thomas Pynchon] Purified Electroworld offers a two day introduction to the very basics of electronic theory and practice, through practical tuition and hands-on experimentation. Participants will learn about the material basis and simple physics of basic electronic components, and how these materials and parts function within larger assemblages embedded in the physical world (electromagnetics, noise, sound, the body). WeÃ¢ÂÂll also find out how to read electronic schematics, and translate these into working circuits using a variety of well-documented techniques, how to inventively hack everyday consumer devices for creative mis-use and re-use, and how to troubleshoot and fix our own built circuits. Purified Electroworld focuses on basic principles and simple construction methods which can be adapted to suit the participantÃ¢ÂÂs temperament, and which can form the foundation for future discovery and active construction. Purified Electroworld is designed to provide a good basis for any future workshop which involves an electronics component. No prior knowledge whatsoever is assumed. On the second day participants will construct and adapt a simple scratching transmitter instrument, or can choose to start working on their own projects. About Instructor: Martin Howse <a href="http://www.1010.co.uk/org/">http://www.1010.co.uk/org/</a> Fee: 35 (participation) + 10 (materials) Registration is required by sending an email to <a href="mailto:info@nkprojekt.de">info@nkprojekt.de</a> with the subject line Purified Electroworld. Location: NK Projekt Elsenstr. 52 2HH 2Etage 12059 Berlin +49(0)17620626386

The Crystal World Salon Sunday 5th 16.00 Kunstraum/Bethanien

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:21:00 GMT

The absolute silence of the vegetation along the banks and the deep prismatic glow almost convinced him that the entire earth had been transformed and that any progress through this crystal world had become pointless. J.G. Ballard, The Crystal World Following a six day open laboratory as part of CTM.12 exploring chemical decrystallizations of the digital and the formation of new crystal geologies, The Crystal World Salon hosts presentations, performances and light discussion. Drinks and colloidals will be served in an attempt to provoke the contemporary plague. During the six day open laboratory activities included rare earth or mineral precipitations, high heat synthetic geology and inductive crystallography, anthropocenic fossilizations, water crystal cryptography, kirlian photography, hi-voltage fulgurite construction, and crystalline odic diffractions. The Crystal World will continue as an exhibition within Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien until the 19th of February. Date: Sunday 5th February 16.00 Venue: Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, 10997 Berlin Public transport: U1, U8 Ã¢ÂÂº Kottbusser Tor, S3, S5, S7, S75 Ã¢ÂÂº S-BHF Ostbahnhof The Crystal World is kindly supported by CTM.12 festival. <a href="http://www.ctm-festival.de/index.php?id=9971">http://www.ctm-festival.de/index.php?id=9971</a>

The Crystal World Open Laboratory, CTM12, Berlin, Jan. 30 - Feb. 04. 2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:10:00 GMT

Open call for participants for a free 6 day laboratory at Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien as part of CTM12 with Jonathan Kemp, Martin Howse, Ryan Jordan, and Ralf Baecker. The absolute silence of the vegetation along the banks and the deep prismatic glow almost convinced him that the entire earth had been transformed and that any progress through this crystal world had become pointless. J.G. Ballard, The Crystal World. The Crystal World Open Laboratory, through various chemical decrystallizations of the digital, returns to the earth redundant electronics, the poisonous support for a synthesised dystopic world, as the recrystallized mineral. Mimicking the often dangerous processes undertaken in the recovery of rare and precious metals by the dispossessed, the Crystal World proposes to expand these world interventions through experimentation in the formation of novel crystal earth geologies aimed to etch unexpected psychophysical distortions and contingencies into our contemporary crystalline cycles. During the open laboratory activities will include explorations in earth computing, mineral precipitation, high heat synthetic geology and inductive crystallography, DIY semi-conductor fabrication, water crystal cryptography, anthropocenic fossilizations, kirlian photography, hi-voltage fulgurite construction. On Sunday 5th February there will be a public presentation and performances, with laboratory process to be exposed during an exhibition at Kunstraum Kreuzberg over the following weeks. Participants take part at their own risk. Experiments will include high heat and highly toxic processes. Some safety gear will be provided but please bring any masks/goggles/labcoats or similar if available. No previous experience is necessary although as places are limited preference will be given to those showing a firm interest and commitment to the full six days. Please send expressions of interest to x at xxn.org.uk by the 13th January. * CTM12: <a href="http://www.ctm-festival.de/ctm-festival/ctm12.html">http://www.ctm-festival.de/ctm-festival/ctm12.html</a> * Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien: <a href="http://www.kunstraumkreuzberg.de/english.html">http://www.kunstraumkreuzberg.de/english.html</a> * Jonathan Kemp: <a href="http://xxn.org.uk">http://xxn.org.uk</a> * Martin Howse: <a href="http://1010.co.uk/org">http://1010.co.uk/org</a> * Ryan Jordan: <a href="http://ryanjordan.org">http://ryanjordan.org</a> * Ralf Baecker: <a href="http://www.rlfbckr.org">http://www.rlfbckr.org</a>

Monument. Skin. Excavation. free workshop HKW Berlin 27th November 2011

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:15:00 GMT

Inspired by the discovery of four bare, monumental pedestals within the environs of HKW, Ã¢ÂÂMonument. Skin. ExcavationÃ¢ÂÂ seeks to probe and expose the local city/skin surface as a blank/monument, a body without symptoms. During the workshop, participants will construct simple devices for the overlay of electromagnetic, underground and skin surfaces to be activated during an experimental walk and dig through Tiergarten. Further activities will include: <ul> <li>surface playback and inscription: making recordings on surfaces </li><li>burying of constructed crypts (inverted monuments to technology, buried symptoms) </li><li>lichenometry on found monuments: <a href="http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/date/web/lich.html">http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/date/web/lich.html</a> </li><li>production of forensic reports at key monument locations </li><li>geomancy (as divination)</li></ul> As places are limited, please register by contacting Martin Howse m 1010.co.uk. Participation is free. Monument. Skin. Excavation. is part of the Tracing Mobility festival: <a href="http://trampoline.org.uk/tracingmobility/">http://trampoline.org.uk/tracingmobility/</a>

Field Effect workshop at NK, Berlin Oct 21, 22, 23 2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Field Effect with Martin Howse A three day workshop actively exploring the effects of electromagnetic fields on living systems; on the human body and the human psyche. The effects of complex field interactions with such systems, particularly with the psyche, are largely unknown and open to debate. Field Effect proposes to obtain first-hand,experimental knowledge of these relations, using DIY technologies. Experiments already suggest links between low frequency electromagnetic emissions and experiences of hauntings and UFO sightings. The first two days will be devoted to the construction of devices to both generate and measure magnetic fields and to examine the effects of these fields on living systems (such as plants or moulds), and on the body and psyche (measuring skin temperature, skin resistance, heartrate). In parallel, a series of experimental situations will be constructed to provide insights into the interactions between complex spectral ecologies (communication technologies such as wireless networks, mobile phone bases, TV, radio, power lines, motors, all electronic devices) and life. Participants will learn how to construct simple devices to measure heart rate and skin resistance, how to interface these to software and log/interpret results and how to intervene within electromagnetic space. No previous knowledge of fields required. Date: Oct 21, 22, 23 2011 Time: 12:00-19:00 Maximum nr. of participants: 12 Preregistration is required and can be done by sending an email to <a href="mailto:info@nkprojekt.de">info@nkprojekt.de</a> if you dont get a response within 3 days to your registration mail please call us under +49(0)17620626386 to make sure that we have received your mail. Location: NK Elsenstr. 52 2HH 2Etage 12059 Berlin DE Fee: 45 (participation) + 15 (Material) Instructor Martin Howse <a href="http://www.1010.co.uk/org/">http://www.1010.co.uk/org/</a>

recrystallization colloidal workshop performances. 20 July Berlin 8PM + neon recommendation

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:36:00 GMT

By some optical or electromagnetic freak, the intense focus of light within the stones simultaneously produced a compression of time, so that the discharge of light from the surfaces reversed the process of crystallization /J. G. Ballard, The Crystal World/ recrystallization: final night of lo-no amp performances, colloidal dispersion gold and silver drinks and barbeque 8pm+ Supermarkt Brunnenstrasse 64 -(entry on the side of the building opposite OBI) <hr/> micro_research also recommends the following NK neon workshop: Saturday 30th July- Monday 1st August 2011 Workshop 1 Tuesday 2nd- Thursday 4th August 2011 Workshop 2 NEON WORKSHOPS JULY/AUGUST 2011 Our aim is to expose, educate, challenge and teach neon as a method of expression and cultural production. We also hope to encourage participants to stretch their methods of thinking when using glass and light. We offer access to a fully functioning neon facility where our award winning makers and artists unravel the mysteries of creating neon light. During our workshops, through one-to-one tuition and group demonstrations, participants will learn the skills of transcribing designs into neon drawings and manipulating glass with flame before filling with gas. The goal is for each participant to leave with a finished work of light that they have designed and made or helped make through directing. This summer two very special workshops will be held for the first time in Berlin @ NK. Together with Neon Workshops UK will offer participants the chance to unravel some of the mystery concerned with the creating of neon light. Teachers include the UK based master neon maker Julia Bickerstaff and artist Richard William Wheater. Participants will learn everything from transcribing ideas into neon drawings to filling their glass forms with gas. At the end of the workshop each participant will take home a piece of neon they have designed and helped make or directed in making *(Transformer/neon power supply not included). This promises to be an energy driven, hands on workshop, and a real once in a lifetime experience. Be prepared to learn and work hard. Experience with glass is not essential. Please get in touch for more information and to reserve a place. <a href="mailto:info@neonworkshops.com">info@neonworkshops.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:info@neonworkshops.com">info@neonworkshops.com</a>> +44 (0) 1924 2000 69 <a href="mailto:info@nkprojekt.de">info@nkprojekt.de</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:info@nkprojekt.de">info@nkprojekt.de</a>> +49 (0) 1762 0626 386 <a href="http://www.neonworkshops.com">http://www.neonworkshops.com</a>

recrystallization workshop event. 18-19-20 July Berlin

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:07:00 GMT

By some optical or electromagnetic freak, the intense focus of light within the stones simultaneously produced a compression of time, so that the discharge of light from the surfaces reversed the process of crystallization [J. G. Ballard, The Crystal World] Recrystallization, three day workshop event, July 18-20, 12pm-7pm+ with final night of lo-no amp performances 9pm+ Hosted by Supermarkt Berlin, Brunnenstrasse 64, Berlin, with Martin Howse, Ryan Jordan, and Jonathan Kemp. If life itself starts from aperiodic crystals that encode infinite futures within a small number of atoms, then the digital crystallization of the flesh by Capital limits these futures to the point of exhaustion. Recrystallization begins with the double premise that if computers and the minerals from which they are made are considered equally crystalline, then the decrystallization of the digital through positive feedback disrupts and escalates entropy through their structures and forward into their present pathology, Capital. Three sets of concurrent, feedbacking play and activities across three days: <ol> <li>Attempting to recover various minerals and metals (including copper, gold and silver) from abandoned computers through execution of various volatile and chemical processes. </li><li>The re-crystallisation of these minerals in novel arrays using raw/renditioned mineral assemblies including piezoelectrics, positive feedback, colloidal dispersions. </li><li>The re-purposing and embedding of components and structures within wider geological and geophysical systems.</li></ol> The final day of the workshop will be followed by silver/gold drinks and public lo-no amp performances. Workshop capacity limited to 12. Fee 30Ã¢ÂÂ¬ (covering all material costs) Booking/info: to reserve a place contact <a href="mailto:j@xxn.org.uk">j@xxn.org.uk</a>//<a href="mailto:m@1010.co.uk">m@1010.co.uk</a> or book using paypal to <a href="mailto:j@xxn.org.uk">j@xxn.org.uk</a>. Participants take part at own risk: workshops include high heat and highly toxic processes - some safety gear provided and experiments conducted outside so gas masks not essential (but please bring mask/goggles/labcoat or similar if you have). Resources: <a href="http://xxn.org.uk/doku.php?id=recrystallization:berlin_resource">http://xxn.org.uk/doku.php?id=recrystallization:berlin_resource</a>

0x00WE15E7 opening 19 May 2011 Berlin - heartily recommended

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:12:00 GMT

"data is anything in a form suitable for use with a computer. data is often distinguished from programs. a program is a set of instructions that detail a task for the computer to perform. in this sense, data is thus everything that is not program code." <ol> <li>computationally generated code and executable data can be considered both a code and a data, effectively making the above statement a subject for dispute. <dl> <dt>Participating</dt> <dd> </dd></dl> </li></ol> Servando Barreiro Brendan Howell Julian Oliver Gordan SaviÃÂiÃÂ Bengt SjÃÂ¶lÃÂ©n Danja Vasiliev 20-27 May 2011, from 12.00 till 18.00 opening: 19 May, 20.00 WeisestraÃÂe 7 / Selchower StraÃÂe 7 U8 BoddinstraÃÂe, NeukÃÂ¶lln, Berlin <a href="http://0x00we15e7.hotglue.me/">http://0x00we15e7.hotglue.me/</a>

120411R20

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:40:00 GMT

April 12th 21:00 at Raum 20, Ziegrastr. 11, Berlin (with some micro_research regulars!) //// Raum 20 presents a special night involving guests from Vienna and musicians based in Berlin. Pato playing solo; Dieb13, Billi Roisz and Mario De Vega playing as trio; Martin Howse and Martin Kuentz playing as duo. JD Zazie will join them with a special DJ set created by her Ã¢ÂÂÃÂpfelzerstÃÂ¶rerÃ¢ÂÂ method.