CFP: Arts | Humanities | Compl ex Networks — a Leonardo satellite symposium

Dear friends and collegues,
We would be happy to see some Information Design expertise. Please  
spread the word.

Best regards, Isabel


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We are pleased to invite you to

Arts | Humanities | Complex Networks
– a Leonardo satellite symposium at NetSci 2010

taking place at BarabásiLab – Center for Complex Network Research,
Northeastern University in Boston, MA, on Monday, May 10, 2010.

Abstract:
By means of keynotes, contributed talks and interdisciplinary  
discussion we will explore and identify important issues surrounding  
the convergence of arts, humanities and complex networks. On the one  
hand we will concentrate on network structure and dynamics in areas  
ranging from art history and archeology to music, film and image  
science. In the same time we are interested in the development and  
critique of network visualizations from medieval manuscripts to the  
latest tools, such as Cytoscape and Processing. Our dual focus is  
based on the opinion that the study of networks and the study of  
visualizations of these networks complement each other, much in the  
same way as archeology cannot live without self-reflective art history  
– studying the represented always presupposes the study of  
representation. Bringing together network scientists and specialists  
from the arts and humanities we strive for a better understanding of  
networks and their visualizations, resulting in better images of  
networks, and a better use of these images. Running parallel to the  
NetSci2010 conference, the symposium will also provide a unique  
opportunity to mingle with leading researchers and practitioners of  
complex network science, potentially sparking fruitful collaborations.


Confirmed keynote speakers include:
Fernanda Viégas and Martin Wattenberg (IBM Visual Communication Lab,  
Boston): http://www.research.ibm.com/visual
Ward Shelley (New York artist): http://www.wardshelley.com


Contributions:
In addition to the keynotes we are looking for ten 15 minute  
contributions in order to cover a large territory around arts,  
humanities and complex networks.

Abstracts should not exceed 200-300 words. Applications should include  
one relevant URL and your most awesome figure. Please send a one page  
PDF not exceeding 500kb to: [email protected]

Selected original papers will be published in the Leonardo Journal,  
MIT Press.
Proceedings will be published online.


Important dates:
The deadline for applications is January 22, 2010.
Decisions for acceptance will be sent out by February 7.


Possible subjects include:
* Multi-modal networks of features and meta-data in art, film, music  
and literature;
* Citation and transmission of motifs (Mnemosyne);
* Emergence and Evolution of canon in art, music, literature and film;
* Evolution of communities of practice in art and science;
* History of network visualization (genealogies, trees, matrices);
* Art history of taxonomy and evolutionary models (like Darwin‘s  
corals vs. Wallace‘s trees);
* Networks in architecture (from the Ekistics movement to modern  
traffic planning);
* Cultural exchange and trade networks (from the Neolithic to modern  
supply chains);
* Contemporary art and network science;
* Network structure in cultural heritage, film and music databases;…


Attendance:
Attending our symposium will be free of charge. As space is limited,  
we require registration. Registration will open on January 22, 2010 at http://artshumanities.netsci2010.net

NetSci 2010 attendees can register directly now. For the NetSci 2010  
registration fee and deadline please see http://www.netsci2010.net.


Organizers:
The symposium is organized by Maximilian Schich (Art Historian at  
BarabásiLab), and co-chaired by Roger Malina (Executive Editor at  
Leonardo journal) and Isabel Meirelles (Associate Professor at Dept.  
of Art + Design, Northeastern University).

The symposium is a satellite to NetSci 2010 and counts with the  
support of the BarabásiLab – CCNR and Dept. of Art + Design, both at  
Northeastern University in Boston, and Leonardo/ISAST.


Links:
Arts | Humanities | Complex Networks: http://artshumanities.netsci2010.net
BarabásiLab: http://www.barabasilab.com
Dept. Art+Design: http://www.art.neu.edu
Leonardo: http://www.leonardo.info
NetSci2010: http://www.netsci2010.net


Contact:
[email protected]


CFP: Arts | Humanities | Complex Networks — a Leonardo satellite  
symposium

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M. Isabel Meirelles
Interim Chair, Associate Professor

Department of Art + Design
239 Ryder Hall
Northeastern University
Boston MA 02115-5000

www.art.neu.edu

[email protected]
phone: 617-373-7926  |  fax: 617-373-8535

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