[Oct 25 – 27] Limen VIII by Tilen Lebar

An installation in a concert setting that intends to present a spectral mutation of the sonic material that initially reveals the sound of extensive improvisations with an electroacoustic guitar. An ongoing cycle of works inspired by anthropologist Arnold van Gennep, the phenomenon of liminal spaces and the phenomena of anemoia and kenopsia. LOCATION:… Continue reading

[Oct 5 to Oct 27] YOU ARE PREPARED by Allison Berkoy and Collaborators

Feeling overwhelmed? Ready to unlock your full potential? YOU ARE PREPARED is a self-optimization system offering immersive pop-up training centers and an interactive AI-powered webinar. Experience hands-on demos in NYC and Asheville, or join from home. Created by artist Allison Berkoy with CUNY students, this project explores the future of… Continue reading

[Aug 30 – Oct 27] Elements! an Art and Tech exhibition – MAIN PAGE

Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center announces the Elements! in Art and Tech, an exhibition for our Art and Technology Program on Governors Island.  Programmed for Fall 2024, the artworks in this group show are inspired by elements of light, water, earth, flower plasma and their influence on humans. Selected by… Continue reading

[Aug 17th] Performance by Grace Schmidhauser and Jay Reinier

Inspired by safety guidance from the Governors Island Ferry, Grace Schmidhauser and Jay Reinier create a duo with found objects, radio waves, and misdirections. Both are young artists at the Harvestworks Art & Technology Building, where they assist with multimedia installations, and come from a background in music, sound &… Continue reading

[Aug 17th] Judy Dunaway: Amplified Solo Balloons (avant-garde music)

Judy Dunaway will perform solo free improvisations on amplified latex balloons. Location:House Fest in Nolan Park Date: Saturday August 17, 2024 Start Time: 4:30 pm Duration: 30 minutes As part of the closing event for her sound installation “Aeronaut,” Judy Dunaway will perform solo free improvisations on amplified latex “tenor”… Continue reading

[Aug 17] Third Saturday and House Fest Performances in August on the Island

The Harvestworks Art and Technology Program announces four events for the Governors Island Arts series Third Saturdays and House Fest. All events are free. HOUSE FEST PERFORMANCES OUTDOORS IN NOLAN PARK Ai Onoda plays Satie’s “Vexation” would take over 20 hours if one follows his instruction of repeating the short,… Continue reading

[August 17th] Star Catcher Performance by Adelle Lin, Matt Pinner and Dharma Esmat

Join us under the stars for a dance performance and artist talk at the Star Catcher installation. Adelle Lin and Matt Pinner collaborate with the dancer-choreographer Dharma Esmat to explore the mystical tapestry of the universe and redefine the act of creation through dance. Utilizing live tracking technology, Dharma’s movements… Continue reading

[Aug 30 to Oct 27] metroequilibrium by Max Chung

Max Chung creates sonic and visualization experiences that explore responsive technologies in AI and body tracking software. In his multi-media installation, metroequilibrium, Chung creates a digital instrument that captures the relationship of sound and gesture that defines an immersive embodied experience. This installation uses cameras and Google MediaPipe to create… Continue reading