Biometrika x Pilar: Open Call

Are you an artist based in Belgium?
 
Would you like to experiment with integrating biometric technologies and live performance into your artistic practice?
 
With 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘢, Ohme, Pilar and FARI join forces for an open call for an artist residency exploring the interactions between biometrics, human expression & the arts.
 
- Apply by 30.11.2024 via opencall@ohme.be
- Announcement selected artist 23.12.2024
- Residency kick-off: 15.01.2025
 
 
Open to artists or collectives based in Belgium
Technical & artistic support
Infrastructure, equipment & technologies
€6000 + VAT of residency budget

More info: https://ohme.be/biometrika-call-for-applications/

Founded in 2017 by a team of engineers and cultural professionals, Ohme works at the intersection of artistic and scientific disciplines, contributing to the development of new conceptions of interdisciplinarity, with a keen interest in research, co-creation, knowledge sharing and breaking down barriers between disciplines, mindsets and audiences. Ohme aims to foster the development of new forms of artistic creation, science outreach, and exploratory research, through collaborative and transdisciplinary practices.

For more details, visit: www.ohme.be

Pilar is an experimental art and culture space in Brussels, connected to the VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel). It focuses on nurturing emerging and established creators, particularly from generations Y and Z, by providing a platform for cross-disciplinary work in art and science. Pilar encourages innovation, experimentation, and collaboration between artists, scientists, and thinkers, aiming to foster cultural entrepreneurship and radical humanism. It acts as a hub for creative talents to challenge societal norms and propose alternatives through artistic expression.

For more details, visit: www.pilar.brussels

FARI is an AI research institute in Brussels, founded through a collaboration between VUB and ULB, focusing on AI, data, and robotics for the common good. It promotes inclusive, ethical, and sustainable AI development, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in its projects. By involving local communities and civic steering committees, FARI seeks to address societal challenges at the local and international levels, emphasising responsible research and innovation.