When is appropriation appropriate? | Scott Kildall

Artist Scott Kildall proposes why & how products of culture should be re-contextualized, and suggests that the practice of appropriation provides for an expanded sense of time.

From Conversations at The Interval, "Art Thinking + Technology: A Personal Journey of Expanding Space and Time" by Scott Kildall.
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What place is there for art in the 21st century world of technology, business, and science? Everywhere. Award-winning cross-disciplinary artist and current SETI artist-in-residence: http://air.seti.org/ Scott Kildall discusses collaborating with scientists, technologists, and others. He'll share his work: http://kildall.com/projects/ and explain the vital role for Art Thinking as a tool that offers perspective in a dynamic, fast-moving world.

Scott Kildall: http://kildall.com/ is a cross-disciplinary artist whose work includes writing algorithms that transform datasets into 3D sculptures and installations. His art often invites public participation through direct interaction. He has been an artist in residence with the SETI Institute: https://www.seti.org/ and Autodesk: https://www.autodesk.com/pier-9/resid... and his work has been exhibited internationally at venues including the New York Hall of Science, Transmediale, the Venice Biennale and the San Jose Museum of Art. Besides many other fellowships, residencies, and honors.

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