LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Historical Opinion by Louis M. Brill Louis M. Brill summarizes the evolution of artistic experimentation with holography… Holography as an Art Medium As holography has developed into an art medium, it has opened a new realm where imagery is composed and conveyed within a three-dimensional space. Among its various descriptions, holography is often referred to […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Contemporary Opinion by Sundar Sarukkai Sundar Sarukkai argues for the importance of exploring the social-science response to science in the context of the art-science discourse… The Missing Link in Art-Science Discourse, or Art and the Social Sciences The discourse on art-science has been dominantly influenced by the natural sciences. Whither social science in this articulation? […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Historical Opinion by Roy Ascott Roy Ascott looks at the recent convergence of computers and telecommunications systems, proposing that telematics offer extraordinary opportunities to artists. On Networking The recent convergence of computers and telecommunications systems-telematics-offers an extraordinary opportunity to the artist. The new technology offers videotex, telefacsimile, laser disc, slowscan TV, computer animation and simulation, […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Contemporary Opinion by Robert Pepperell Robert Pepperell asserts that the sheer volume and diversity of information today demonstrates a maturing human condition that will allow us to affirm the plurality of our approaches, while fostering their underlying interconnectedness. An Information Sublime: Knowledge After the Postmodern Condition It is now 30 years since the publication of […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Historical Opinion by Frank Popper Frank Popper proposes we develop a strategy to broaden public awareness of how art, science and technology projects differ from earlier forms of expression… Technoscience Art: The Next Step Following the inauguration of the Biennale of Venice at the end of June 1986, several artists and organizers approached me saying […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Contemporary Opinion by Jack Ox Jack Ox examines the need for a pedagogical plan for artist education in the 21st century… A 21st-Century Pedagogical Plan for Artists: How Should We Be Training Artists for Today? Today’s challenge in arts education is how to educate artists more effectively to become vital participants in interdisciplinary collaboration. Although […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Historical Opinion by Rudolf Arnheim Rudolf Arnheim comments on why art remains important to society and cultures. To the Rescue of Art One thing that seems to occur, and perhaps ought to occur as one gets older, is that one’s thinking changes location. In the building that houses our interests one begins to move toward […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Contemporary Opinion by Meredith Tromble McDonald Meredith Tromble McDonald comments on the importance of bringing an examination of nuances into our exchange of ideas about art and science. A Disturbance in the Flow The memory of one particular moment of ISEA 2006 is nagging me: an exchange of ideas—or perhaps it would be more accurate […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Historical Opinion by Michele Emmer Emmer asks how we can eliminate the virus of violence from our culture. Only Bombs Are Intelligent? In 1997 I was asked to contribute to a special section of the magazine Zentralblattfiir Didaktik der Mathematik, one of the most important publications in the field of mathematical education. The section was […]

LEONARDO THINKS 1968 – 2011 Contemporary Opinion by Michele Emmer with Roger F. Malina Emmer renews his request to end war and violence. Malina calls for proposals on the subject “Artists and Scientists in Times of War.” Artists and Scientists in Times of War: A Renewed Call for Papers by Michele Emmer A few years ago, I sent out a […]