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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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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BEK invites participants to a new online workshop on the topic of machine learning for sound makers, as part of our collaboration series with Notam: “Workshops for Advanced Users”. Workshop dates: 20–24 June Registration deadline: 31 May This workshop will focus on the recently developed software / machine learning model RAVE (Realtime Audio Variational autoEncoder), and is led by the…
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Nora Adwan’s video installation Sang i et fremmed land will be exhibited at Astrup Fearnley Museet 23 April – 7 August 2022. Adwan has been in a studio residency at BEK to develop material for the installation. During her BEK residency, Adwan explored custom-made speakers, composition and editing of sound and video material, as well as combining recorded voice and…
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[Update: the workshop is now fully booked!] We have two vacant spots for the workshop series “Rewilding Practice” in spring 2022. The workshop is aimed at artists, musicians, curators, and educators. Please get in touch at bek@bek.no if you would like to attend! There will be three sessions: 23 March, 13:00-15:00 CET – Online session.13 April, 13:00-15:00 CET – Online…
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