Rachel Greene
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Works in New York, Nebraska United States of America

BIO
Rhizome is friends and family for Rachel, who has been involved with the org. in one capacity or another since 1997 when it was rhizome.com!!
Rachel wrote a book on internet art for thames & hudson's well-known WORLD OF ART series: it was published in June 2004. She was a consultant and catalogue author for the 2004 Whitney Biennial. She has also written for publications including frieze, artforum, timeout and bomb.
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Fwd: reBlog Open Source Software - Available Now


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DISCUSSION

FRAMED!! -- How Law Constructs and Constrains Culture


Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Rivers, Bonnie" <BRivers@rockfound.org>
> Date: March 9, 2004 2:30:29 PM EST
> To: "Rivers, Bonnie" <BRivers@rockfound.org>
> Subject: conference info from Joan Shigekawa
>
>
>
> The Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke Law School
> announces:
>
> FRAMED!!
> How Law Constructs and Constrains Culture
> Friday April 2, 2004, 10am-5:30pm
> Duke Law School, Room 3043, Durham, NC
>
> For more information on this conference, please visit:
> http://www.law.duke.edu/cspd/framed.pdf
> The event is free but space is limited. Register by sending an email
> to wojciech@law.duke.edu
>
> This conference, held during Full Frame, the premier documentary film
> festival in the United States, examines the impact of intellectual
> property law on documentary filmmaking and music. It brings together
> artists - documentary filmmakers and directors, classical composers,
> jazz musicians and audio collage artists - with a distinguished roster
> of legal experts to explore the complex interplay between law and art.
> It is supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and Duke's Center for
> the Study of the Public Domain.
>
> We invite you to attend this conference.

DISCUSSION

Re: Whitney Biennial


Miranda July and Harrell Fletcher''s website Learning to Love You More
is in it, as is the online/game/action Velvet Strike (Brody Condon,
Anne-Marie Schleiner, etc.). In terms of new media Tracy and Plastics,
lots of sound art...

On Mar 8, 2004, at 7:40 PM, liza sabater wrote:

>
> Are Corey Archangel and Golan Levin the only software artists at the
> Biennial? How about net art? New media?

DISCUSSION

Nettime nominated for Golden Nica


> ----- Forwarded
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 15:22:34 -0500
> From: "nettime's_mod_squad" <nettime@bbs.thing.net>
> To: nettime-l@bbs.thing.net
> Subject: <nettime> RFC: nettime nominated for Golden Nica
>
> Dear Nettimers --
>
> Because nettime-l an email address, pretty much like any other, it gets
> lots of exciting offers each day. Every once in a while, an
> interesting one
> comes along -- for example, a solicitation from MS VP Nathan Myhrvold
> to
> hold a meeting at his company's headquarters[1] or an accidentally
> poetic
> announcements about ways to shrink or grow some part of our collective
> anatomy. Most of these ask us to make some kind of financial
> investment;
> however, the latest interesting one to come in only asks for a little
> bit
> of time and thought. Ars Electronic has invited (whatever this means)
> has
> invited www.nettime.org to apply for its new "digital communities"
> award.
> Maybe this is the final sign that some of the list's most noted critics
> ("krikits") are right when they represent the list as too big, too
> bloated,
> too old; maybe not; maybe something else.
>
> [1]
> http://www.nettime.org/Lists-Archives/nettime-l-9804/msg00001.html
>
> Nettime's moderators take a bit of pride in having refused numerous
> chances to "represent" the collective, ephemeral individuals and
> networks
> that collectively form the group of lists called "nettime" (-ann, -bold
> [RIP], -fr, -l, -lat, -ro, -see, -zh, and, in a way, the
> "neighborhood" of
> lists). Thus, for example, when Eyebeam approached us last year with a
> proposal to work with nettime, we were insistent that they would have
> to
> present their proposal to the list rather than negotiating with what
> they
> imagined to be some presumed "executive" contact.
>
> And so with Ars Electronica. The mail they sent is appended for you to
> read. We encourage you -- any of you, all of you, some of you, in
> whatever
> configuration(s) you like -- to submit a statement that expresses, in
> some
> way, your views on the various questions they ask: about what nettime
> is,
> its history, and/or whether it deserves a Golden Nica.
>
> We think nettime deserves an award (why not?), and we ourselves may
> file
> our own personal statements, as time permits. However, in the
> interests of
> clarity in advance, we make two requests of Ars Electronica. First,
> they
> should weigh equally all statements they receive. And, second, any
> revenues
> stemming from the award should go to thing.net, which for years has
> generously supported nettime-l and many other vital people and
> projects.
> For that reason, we registered nettime with the following contact info:
>
> Name: Nettime Nettime (c/o The Thing)
> Street: 601 West 26th St
> ZIP Code: 10001 New York
> State: NY
> Country: Vereinigte Staaten
> E-mail: nettime@bbs.thing.net
> Telephone: 1.212.937.0443
>
> Appended are:
>
> (1) letter from AEC to nettime-l
> (2) checklist for submission
> (3) text of online entry form (slightly different from (2)?)
>
> Regards,
> the nettime-l mod squad (Andrea, Felix, Martin, Ted)
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Subject: Prix Ars Electronica - Welcome to participate!
> Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 16:05:40 +0100
> From: "Communities" <communities@prixars.aec.at>
> To: <nettime@bbs.thing.net>
>
> Dear Nettime Team,
>
> We would kindly like to invite you to participate with Www.nettime.org
> in this year's Prix Ars Electronica, the foremost international prize
> for computer-based art. To mark Ars Electronica's twenty-fifth
> anniversary in 2004, the Prix Ars Electronica has expanded its
> international competition for cyberarts to include a new "Digital
> Communities" category singling out for recognition projects of great
> sociopolitical relevance.
>
> This new category encompasses the social consequences of the Internet
> as
> well as the latest developments in the domain of mobile communications
> and wireless networks. For a detailed description of the category and
> about Prix Ars Electronica in general, please see the attached PDF file
> or our website http://prixars.aec.at.
>
> Prizes
> Two Golden Nicas will be awarded with 10,000 Euro each and
> 4 Awards of Distinction with 5,000 Euro each and up to 14 Honorary
> Mentions.
>
> The closing deadline for the entries is March 12th, 2004.
>
> If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to come
> back
> to us.
>
> Looking forward to your hopefully positive reply!
>
> With best regards
> Clara Picot
>
> Clara Picot
> AEC Ars Electronica Center Linz
> Museumsgesellschaft mbH
> Hauptstrasse 2
> A-4040 Linz / Austria
> Tel: +43-732-7272-74
> Fax: +43-732-7272-676
> Email: communities@prixars.aec.at
> http://prixars.aec.at/
>
> [ <<prix_folder_DC.pdf>> deleted -- nettime mods]
>
> Prix Ars Electronica 2004
> Prix Ars Electronica 2004 is the 18th editition of the foremost
> international competition for computer-based art. To mark Ars
> Electronica's 25th anniversary in 2004, it is being expanded to include
> a "Digital Communities" domain dedicated to social developments of
> great
> current relevance. Start for submissions is January 12, 2004.
>
>
> Prix Ars Electronica 2004 will be awarded in the following categories:
> "Computer Animation / Visual Effects", "Digital Musics", "Interactive
> Art", "Net Vision" and "Digital Communities".
>
> Computer Animation / Visual Effects
> The "Computer Animation / Visual Effects" category has been part of the
> Prix Ars Electronica since its very inception. It recognizes excellence
> in independent work in the arts and sciences as well as in high-end
> commercial productions in the film, advertising and entertainment
> industries. In this category, artistic originality counts just as much
> as masterful technical achievement.
>
> Digital Musics
> Contemporary digital sound productions from the broad spectrum of
> "electronica" come in for consideration in the "Digital Musics"
> category, as do works combining sound and media, computer compositions
> ranging from electro-acoustic to experimental music, or sound
> installations. This category's programmatic agenda is to expand
> horizons
> beyond the confines of individual genres and artistic currents.
>
> Interactive Art
> The "Interactive Art" category is dedicated to interactive works in all
> forms and formats, from installations to performances. Here, particular
> consideration is given to the realization of apowerful artistic concept
> through the especially appropriate use of technologies, the
> innovativeness of the interaction design, and the work's inherent
> potential to expand the human radius of action.
>
> Net Vision
> The "Net Vision" category singles out for recognition artistic projects
> in the Internet that display brilliance in how they have been
> engineered, designed and- especially-conceived, works that are
> outstanding with respect to innovation, interface design and the
> originality of their content. The way in which a work of net-based art
> deals with the online medium is essential in this category.
>
> Digital Communities
> "Digital Communities" encompasses the wide-ranging social consequences
> of the Internet as well as the latest developments in the domain of
> mobile communications and wireless networks. "Digital Communities" will
> spotlight bold and inspired innovations impacting human coexistence,
> bridging the digital divide regarding gender as well as geography, or
> creating outstanding social software and enhancing accessibility of
> technological-social infrastructure. This new category will showcase
> the
> political potential of digital and networked systems and is thus
> designed as a forum for a broad spectrum of projects, programs,
> initiatives and phenomenain which social innovation is taking place, as
> itwere, in real time.
>
> u19-freestyle computing
> Competition for young people under 19 in Austria
> Prix Ars Electronica u19-freestyle computing is an open category for
> all
> works that have been designed with or executed by the computer-from
> websites to software to robots. "freestyle computing" stands for
> freedom
> from the restrictions associated with the use of different tools and
> for
> a competition that pays just as much attention to innovation and
> creativity as it does to the age of the individual submitting it.
>
> [The next idea]
> Art and Technology Grant
> Discovering ideas for tomorrow in young minds today is the aim of this
> spin-off the highly successful u19 competition. Artists age 19-27 are
> invited to submit ideas and proposals for works not yet realized. The
> winner receives a stipend in the amount of 7,500 Euro and will be
> invited to spend a term as Artist in Residence at the Ars Electronica
> Futurelab-a great opportunity to bring project ideas to fruition and
> subsequently to present them to a large international audience at the
> Ars Electronica Festival.
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> [instructions for submitting an application]
>
> Please be certain that you have read the General Entry Regulations.
>
> Your entry must include:
>
> - project description (3.000 characters maximum)
> - project basics
> - web address of the project
> - project details: object and cultural-geographic context,
> outline of the project's origin, development and history
> to-date, type and extent of the (groups of) individuals
> currently involved, technological basis, etc.
> - technical information: objective, statement of the problem
> being addressed, solution and features, fields of application,
> concrete areas of implementation, potential users and
> beneficiaries, licensing type, system environment,
> technological basis, etc.
> - statement of reasons why the submitted project deserves to
> win a prize in the "Digital Communities" category
> - resources: if you want to send supporting information in
> digital form (eg. the complete, unabridged version of the
> text; scientific, scholarly or theoretical texts about the
> project; media coverage and published reactions or
> illustrations) that are important for evaluating your
> project, please send them (as files in the formats doc,
> rtf or pdf, tif, eps, jpg, max. 5 MB) to the following address:
> communities@prixars.aec.at
>
> Please indicate the name of the submitter and the title of the
> project in the
> mail!
> - submitter: information about the person submitting the entry
> - biography
> - 1 portrait of the author as a file on CD in the following
> formats: tif, eps, jpg (jpg, eps only at maximum quality),
> 300 dpi (in sizes ranging up to 7x10 cm). Please also
> include hardcopies!
>
> You must submit your entry through online registration at starting
> January 12,
> 2004. There you can input all the information necessary to submit your
> project,
> as well upload any accompanying digital material. After completing the
> registration, please print out a hardcopy of the online form, sign the
> form,
> and submit it along with any additional (hardcopy) material needed to
> support
> your entry by mail (postmarked no later than March 26, 2004) to:
>
> AEC Ars Electronica Center Linz
> Hauptstrasse 2
> A - 4040 Linz, Austria
> Code: Prix
>
> or per fax to +43.732.7272-676
>
> You will then receive a confirmation of your online submission and
> notification of the arrival by mail of your (hardcopy) documents. Only
> complete
> submissions that arrive on or before the deadline will be given
> consideration
> for a prize.
>
> Registration starts
> January 12, 2004
> Deadline: March 26, 2004
> (postmarked).
>
> If your entry is awarded a prize or receives an Honorary Mention, your
> material
> will be used for the catalog, DVD, CD and the Prix Ars Electronica
> website
> General Entry Regulations), so please prepare your picture and text
> material
> carefully. The catalog, DVD and CD will be released in conjunction
> with the
> 2004 Ars Electronica Festival. All participants will receive a
> complimentary
> copy of the catalog.
>
> We are also planning to produce short video documentaries about each
> of the
> two winners in the Digital Communities category.
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> [text of online entry form]
>
>
> Please enter here detailed information about your work. [(* =
> required)]
>
> Title / Name of Project*
>
> Type of Project*
>
> [ ] community project
> [ ] social software
> [ ] publication
> [ ] other
>
> Description of your project
> what is your project about, who are the people involved and adressed
> (3.000
> characters maximum)
>
> Web Address of the Project
>
> Project Details
> (max. 3.000 characters per question)
>
> Objectives:* What is the objective of your project? What is the
> common goal,
> topic, interest, etc. of the community or the main uses of the
> software?
>
> Language and context: In which cultural and geographic context is the
> project
> rooted?
>
> Project History:* What was the project's origin, when and how did it
> start?
> How did it develop up to the present day?
>
> People:* What is the core team carrying the project? How many (groups
> of)
> individuals are currently involved as members or users? How would you
> charaterize the people participating in the project? Is access to the
> project
> open or restricted?
>
> Lessons learned: What has worked / what has not worked in the process
> of
> realisation of your project?
>
> Technical Information
> (max. 3.000 characters per question)
>
> Technological basis:* What is the technological basis of your project
> or
> software (infrastructure, operating system environment, connectivity /
> telecommunication, etc.)?
>
> Solutions: If your submission is a software, please describe the
> problem it is
> answering to, what solutions and most important features it offers.
>
> Implementations: In what areas / sectors / regions is your software
> currently
> applied? Where are running implementations of your software to be
> found?
>
> Users:* Who are its (potential) users and beneficiaries?
>
> License: Under what kinds of licenses do you make it available? How
> many copies
> / licenses have so far been handed out/downloaded?
>
> Statement of Reasons:* Why the submitted project deserves to win a
> prize in the
> "Digital Communities" category.
>
> Planned use of prize money:*
>
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> # distributed via <nettime>: no commercial use without permission
> # <nettime> is a moderated mailing list for net criticism,
> # collaborative text filtering and cultural politics of the nets
> # more info: majordomo@bbs.thing.net and "info nettime-l" in the msg
> body
> # archive: http://www.nettime.org contact: nettime@bbs.thing.net
>
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>

DISCUSSION

Fwd: MediaScope with Walid Raad on March 15.


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> From: MoMA Media <MoMA_Media@moma.org>
> Date: March 8, 2004 12:34:07 PM EST
> To: MoMA Media <MoMA_Media@moma.org>
> Subject: MediaScope with Walid Raad on March 15.
>
>


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