Newsletter 39
👋 Welcome
Hey everyone, please enjoy the collection of upcoming events, open calls, and opportunties we have gathered over the past two weeks.
Until next time, (👉゚ヮ゚)👉
Ok that's all the housekeeping we have for now, enjoy the read and feel free to reach out to us with any feedback or suggestions via email to [email protected]
📖 Articles
Conan McIvor | The Estate Exhibition | Pallas Projects/Studios
In this interview, Conan delves into the inspirations and themes behind The Estate, an artwork that explores the lives of young working-class men in Belfast during the pandemic. Through elements of visual installation, theatre, social media, pop culture, music, and dance, the exhibition addresses complex issues such as masculinity, body image, emotional relationships, and perspectives on sexuality and gender.
Built using Unreal Engine 4, The Estate aims to engage a young male working-class audience often overlooked in the arts. The project captures their voices and experiences in familiar, colloquial language, creating a unique and relatable environment—think Grand Theft Auto meets Dublin Oldschool.
Daniel Shiffman on The Nature of Code
Did you get a chance to have a read of the Nature of Code since our last newsletter? If so, check out Tim Rodenbroekers' lovely blogpost about his conversation with Daniel Shiffman.