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???????? ???????????????? [???? ??????????] at ARTIFICE 004 for the BLACKBOX new media art showcase, where six ARTIFACTS emerge from the wreckage of a world without origins. Through interactive installations, VR, and live A/V performances, the show traces a post-apocalyptic existence born from rupture, synthetic evolution, and the breakdown of form itself. ???????????????? ?????? : April 5 | 4PM - 10PM ???RSVP link: https://lu.ma/004 ?? 47 Great Jones St, NYC ?? BLACKBOX (Digital Media Art) by UAAD → CultureHub (3rd Floor) | 6PM - 10PM ?? WHITEBOX (Gallery) by //PIXELMOUTH → La MaMa Galleria (1st Floor) | 4PM - 9PM 6 BLACKBOX ARTIFACTS ??SPRING, WORM, WORM — Jiayi Li @zaqikwi , Audrey Chou @audreychou_ , Jianhao Zheng @enddle.work ??SYMBIOTIC REVERIE — Yetong Xin @renner_yetong_xin , Crystal (Yingbo) Li @bubblelyb1016 , Rainee (Yunyi) Wang @raineewang1116 ?? BODY TOOK — Am’blance (Josie Williams @josie.fbx , Emma Fiona Jones @emmafiona , Sarah Allam @subtextsarah ) ?? TIME COILS — LOREM @lorem_____ ?? CLAI — Interactive Items @interactive.items ?? ELEGY FOR A TERRESTRIAL COLLAPSE — Dan Gorelick @dqgorelick ???WHITEBOX: “IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AND MY EARS ARE BLEEDING AND MY EYES ARE BURNING AND MY MOUTH IS FALLING OUT” runs simultaneously with six more ARTIFACTS exploring performance by J Alex Ray, installations by Alex Romania, MAKS, Gabriel Lee, and Ahona Paul, and environemental design by //PIXELMOUTH. Follow @pixelmouthnyc for more. ?? TICKETS ON SALE NOW - LINK IN BIO! ?? DM @artifice.nyc or email [email protected] for questions & accessibility. Partners & Credits ARTIFICE NYC @artifice.nyc UAAD @uaad.art //PIXELMOUTH @pixelmouthnyc La MaMa Galleria @lamamagalleria CultureHub @culturehub_org #EXUTERO #ARTIFICE004 #UAAD #PostApocalypse #NewMediaArt #ExperimentalArt #NYCArts

“Not just another metaverse manifesto. Artists and designers share real tools for crafting virtual spaces that serve human needs.” — Metalabel ? Worlds Unfolding: Ideas and Prompts for Virtual World-Making is now live on @Metalabel__—waiting to meet all the virtual world alchemists out there! Huge thanks to Metalabel for the homepage feature and for recognizing the heart of this project. This isn’t about hype—it’s about reimagining the virtual as a space of thoughtful design, curation, care, play, and experimentation. ?? Explore this volume → https://lnkd.in/gQH9BGg3

???????????? ??????????????????: ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ??????????-???????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ????????! Worlds Unfolding: Ideas and Prompts for Virtual World-Making serves as both a toolkit and a pool of inspiration for crafting meaningful virtual worlds. Drawing on the UAAD team’s expertise in virtual exhibitions and immersive environments, this zine addresses a wide spectrum of topics, spanning worldview and storytelling, 3D environment design, navigation and user experience, ethics and accessibility, and collaborative processes. Featuring curated prompts, recommended readings, and works from diverse contributors, it celebrates community collaboration and shared creativity. This zine invites you to see virtual spaces not just as canvases for experimentation and social imagination but as sites for care, collective transformation, and resistance against extractive systems. Published by: Underground Art and Design Volume 1. ISSN: 3066-165X Edited by: Amy Xiaofan Jiang Contributors: 3<3=3 (Chunlu Sheng and Xuanjie Huang) Alice Chen Andy DiLallo and Ian Anderson Caren Wenqing Ye and Keer Zhao Cecil Boey and Michael Wang Chia-Hua Lee Freddie Sanders and Chaney Manshu Diao Huanzhe Hu Jiatong Yao Lois He, John Luo, Kaiyang Zhao, and Vio Zhu Neonature (Kassandra Huynh and Johannes Fuchs) Parsons & Charlesworth SENAIDA and Ricky Kapoor Song Xin and Rosie Muhan Yuan WanderLens Lab (Zihao Zhang and Daoxin Chen) https://lnkd.in/gjWYZawe

This October in NYC, we brought together a global community of avant-garde artists, visionary creators, and bold thinkers for “Jukebox of Dissonance,” our two-day event exploring the intersections of art, technology, and socio-political issues. From the launch of our Virtual Exhibition, which tackles digital alienation and ecological futures, to immersive performances, panel talks, and hands-on workshops, the energy and dialogue were inspiring. With support from Summer Breeze Show, Oreades Press, Li Tang Gallery, G Gallery, Snow Beer, and Moshi, we’re proud to champion art as a powerful tool for social and ecological change. Thank you to everyone who joined us—together, we’re shaping a future where art pushes boundaries and sparks transformation. Here’s to more incredible milestones!

??Join Us for UAAD Festival: Jukebox of Dissonance on Oct 19 & 20 in Soho NYC?? We’re thrilled to announce Jukebox of Dissonance, an event showcasing avant-garde practitioners, visionaries, and artists pushing the boundaries of art and technology. ?? Event Schedule: October 19th 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Virtual Exhibition Opening + Panel Talks 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: New-Media Performance October 20th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: New-Media Performance + Short Film Screening 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: “Seed Mapping: Urban Planting Through Digital Cartography” by Oreadespress With 50+ artists involved, this celebration gathers cutting-edge artists and thinkers from around the world to present immersive performances, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. To see the complete schedule & line-up and get tickets???: https://lnkd.in/gYY-DhVN

Only 1 week left to showcase your artistry at UAAD's Annual Festival—Jukebox of Dissonance in NYC! ?? Benefits of Participation: - Become a key player in this groundbreaking phygital event. - UAAD Front-Page Feature reaching 103 countries. - Get noticed through dedicated social media reels and feeds. - Spotlight in our weekly newsletter with over 6000 subscribers. - Media exposure on 200+ influential news sites. Apply by 8/30, 23:59 EST. Don’t miss your chance to make your mark! ?? uaad.art/festival

??In Oct 2024, NYC, we are celebrating our 2nd anniversary WITH AN ART FESTIVAL! ??EXHIBITION | TALKS | FILM SCREENING | PERFORMANCE | WORKSHOP | MORE… ??As an indie editorial and curatorial platform, we have spent?the past two years?exploring and embracing?emerging waves?in art and design, spotlighting creative practices that?provoke change. Through our diverse approaches—publications, narrative-focused curations, and virtual world productions—we collaborate with artists, curators, visionary practitioners, and organizers to carve out spaces beyond traditional institutions, spark dialogues, and envision radical futures. As part of our?2024 Festival and two-year celebration, we’re inviting?friends who have journeyed with us, as well as new friends—artists, visionary practitioners, storytellers, and world-builders?who vibe with our vision. Join us for our virtual/hybrid festival to showcase your works, visions, past projects, or ongoing initiatives and connect with like-minded creatives in early October. ??Learn more: uaad.art/festival

?? Get Tickets to The Immersive Virtual Exhibition Opening: Care is Art, Art is Care ?? Link in bio! ?? Date: Friday, July 19, 2024 ?? Time: 9:30 AM US Eastern Time / 2:30 PM UK Time / 9:30 PM China Time Curated by Joana Alarc?o with an immersive virtual world developed by UAAD, this exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of care—from environmental stewardship to collective well-being and mental fortitude. These artists challenge the dominant narratives around independence and self-sufficiency, embracing the fundamental interdependence of all life forms. At the opening event, you’ll experience an immersive virtual tour of the exhibition space and engage with the curators and artists! Don’t miss this unique opportunity. ?? Virtual World Highlights: Built using Unity and launched on Spatial.io, you can walk, run, jump, and interact with others using dance moves in the space. Chat with other attendees, customize your avatar, and fully immerse yourself in the experience. ?? Featuring Artists: Shelly Maye, Rosalind Lowry, Molly Wickett, Mark Lawson Bell, Liangchen Sui, Sangwon Jo, Franz Petto, Bethan Hamilton, Cemre Nomer, Chelsea Ning, Bhavani Esapathi, Alexandria Zlatar, Thasil Suhara Backer ?? Grab your tickets now: careisart.eventbrite.com

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