BEK is looking for a new Information Manager in a 50% position. Application deadline: 12 April 2023.Please find the full announcement text in Norwegian here. Photos: Thor Brødreskift (1, 2, 4), Synne Sofi Bårdsdatter Bønes (3).
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If you are working on an art project involving sound, moving image or electronics, you are welcome to apply for a studio residency at BEK lasting 2–6 weeks. Next application deadline: 8 January 2023. For residencies in the period 1 February–30 June 2023, the application deadline is 8 January 2023. We will also announce a second open call for the…
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Artists have the possibility of using equipment at BEK during studio residencies in our spaces and while developing projects commissioned by BEK. We cannot provide equipment on a general basis and do not lend equipment externally. BEK wants to contribute to the local art scene by developing technical expertise in the field and being a relevant working space for artists.…
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Before taking some days off to rest and recharge, the BEK symposium team – Maria Rusinovskaya, Åse Løvgren, Espen Sommer Eide, Morten Norbye Halvorsen, Emilie J. Wright, Åsne Hagen, and Kaeto Sweeney – would like to thank you all warmly: The artists and thinkers for taking part in the programme and engaging with the symposium themes: Catherine Malabou, Elizabeth A. Povinelli,…
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We are delighted to announce that Morten Norbye Halvorsen joins the BEK team. Halvorsen was recently hired as our new producer in art and technology. He will be working on building further BEK’s production facilities and competence, developing and supporting artistic projects, organising workshops and courses, and contributing to BEK’s theoretical research. –We are thrilled to start working with Morten…
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The Only Lasting Truth is Change is an expanded symposium investigating future configurations of art, technology, nature and power. With contributions from Catherine Malabou, Elizabeth A. Povinelli, Susan Schuppli, Ingrid Burrington & Ann Chen, Rehana Zaman, Seán Elder, Nat Raha, Daniella Valz Gen, I Shall Sing Until My Land Is Free, Hanan Benammar, Martin Zeilinger, Matti Aikio, Toril Johannessen, Rian…
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The artwork «Representation (for people and those who represent them)» by Toril Johannessen is now installed at Bergen City Hall. In collaboration with BEK, Johannessen used machine learning technology as part of creating the work. The artwork, commissioned by the City of Bergen for Bergen City Hall, consists of digitally woven textiles with computer generated images based on 900 submitted portraits…
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We have upgraded our video studio! With a new Mac Studio, two 5K Apple Studio displays, and a Sony A1 camera, we look forward to facilitating artists working with 8K projects. Professional artists working with moving image are welcome to apply for a residency in our new 8K studio in the period 3 October–1 November 2022. Application deadline: 4 september…
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BEK – Bergen Centre for Electronic Arts – is looking for a producer in art and technology for a 60% position. We are looking for a knowledgeable and ambitious colleague with a broad technical expertise in sound art and visual art. If you have rich and varied experience in developing and implementing complex, demanding projects within the field of art…
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We look back in gratitude at everything that Espen Sommer Eide and Marieke Verbiesen have contributed to BEK throughout the last two decades. Espen and Marieke recently left their positions as advisers in art and technology to work on their own projects. It will be quite a challenge to make up for their absence at BEK! From his years at…
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