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Open Call for Participation
The Universe of [ ] Images

23—25 November
7—9 December
Amsterdam/Cologne
Workshop with Hackers & Designers and [https://froh.ngo/ Froh!]


The long-held idea of images as proof of reality vanished. Washed away by manipulative practices of image production our hyper-visual media streams have become highly subjective and emotional. Authenticity claims to be the new challenge while power structures shift and users become creators. Join us to explore the new paradox universe of [technical] images[1]! 

Within two 48 hour workshops we will explore the shift of construction and perception of 'truth' in visual culture. Images and videos that long served as pieces of evidence, can now be modified by technical means and thus be manipulated in visible as well as invisible manner. At the same time our use and understanding of the notion of truth and reality has heavily changed. 'White lies' and 'alternative facts' are buzzwords that illustrate how truth is about to turn into a subjective concept. Meanings and images are being tweaked to gain power, sympathy or trust.

Together we look at the role of technical applications within the de-/construction of truth. How can the tools we build and use shape how we publish and consume media? Who can we trust when the concept of truth has vanished? Can ideas of 'subjectivity' replace the notions of objectivity and rationality?  … 

We invite young journalists, hackers, photographers, designers, filmmakers, programmers and visual makers to six days of experimenting, exploring, questioning, hacking, designing and publishing. The course will be led by the Dutch initiative Hackers & Designers from Amsterdam and the German non-profit organisation Froh! from Cologne. Together they build a team of journalists, designers, artists and hackers. They’ll be joined by experts with input and guidance. The project will run on two weekends and in two cities. It is mandatory to be part of both weekends! 

23–25 November: Workshop pt 1 in Amsterdam, starting friday at 4pm, kicking off with an introduction and welcome of all participants and a public opening symposium. 

7–9 December: Workshop pt 2 in Cologne, starting on friday 4pm. The workshop will close Sunday afternoon with a public presentation.

'''Be quick:''' 
* this project is limited to 20 participants. 
* There is a fee of €25 per participant. 
* The program will be held in English. 
* Accomodation: Offer a couch = Get a couch!

''To apply, please e-mail info@hackersanddesigners.nl before 28 October 2018 with a short introduction and a 100-word motivation. You will receive a confirmation of registration and instructions for payment within the week.''

[1] ''Into the Universe of Technical Images'' Vilém Flusser


The project The Universe of [ ] Images is funded by [https://www.fonds-soziokultur.de/ Fonds Soziokultur] and [https://www.cultuurparticipatie.nl/ Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie]
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