Substantial Motion

An international research network for scholars and practitioners interested in cross-cultural exploration of media art and philosophy.

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SMRN held another lively meeting on Sept 30, 2024, with presentations by Mena El Shazly on "Hyperopia," inspired by the Sudanese Crystalist movement, and Sepideh Saffari on "Gardens Beyond Borders."

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SMRN had another meeting on July 30, 2024. During the meeting, our member Millie Chen presented her project titled "Working within the Grid: Unpredictability and Limitlessness." Following this, Dr. Laura Marks shared her ongoing research on "Jinn Media." https://t.co/t9utsoVUGS

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SMRN’s inaugural public lecture series launched with a presentation by Dr. Laura U. Marks on her latest book, "The Fold: From Your Body to the Cosmos."

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🎨 Millie Chen's "Turbulence" is at RiverBrink Art Museum until Sept 14, 2024! 🌊
Explore how her work captures the dynamic energy of the Niagara River, blending nature, history, and social justice.
Don't miss out!

More info: https://t.co/RN0XQsaOYK

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Gareth Davies's exhibition, This Is Like Falling, invites us to feel time's passage and the elusive present. His moving images transcend traditional storytelling, connecting us to our existential journey.
Catch a glimpse https://t.co/5TCtUPvElM

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SMRN Public Lecture Series invites you to join our inaugural public lecture, The Fold: From Your Body to the Cosmos, a virtual book launch for Dr. Laura Marks. July 19, 9 a.m. PDT. Here is the link:
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More info: https://t.co/xj1rBA2gXT

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SMRN had another lively meeting on May 30, 2024. During this meeting, our members Masayuki, Radek, Juan, and Joff Bradley presented their research on the multiplicity of ahuman intelligences created through deterritorializing practices of sound making.

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Join Baris's wonderful exhibition! His artwork is diagrammatic, capturing the ineffable aspects of experience. His series "Stations of Attention" explores the fragmented nature of attention, drawing from cognition research and Buddhist philosophy.
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SMRN had another warm meeting on March 30, 2024. During the meeting, our friend Juan Castrillon presented his composition piece for the SMRN Whispers project.
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SMRN had another warm meeting on Nov 30, 2023. During this meeting, Juan Castrillon presented his recent project titled 'Sense of Touch' (KOSKETUS). Afterward, we had a general discussion about an important issue concerning the future activities of SMRN.
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SMRN had another lively meeting on September 30, 2023. During this meeting, our member Narjis Mirza presented her recent project titled "The Creative Feminine." Afterward, we had a general discussion about Cognition, Intelligence, and AI.
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SMRN had another warm meeting on August 30, 2023. This time, Ali Taheri had a presentation on how to incorporate spirituality into education and tech-related projects. After that, we had a discussion on the world of AI and its implications for our society.
https://t.co/C0RlWk1r2I

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SMRN had another lively meeting on June 30, 2023. This time, we had a general discussion about the fascinating world of AI and its implications for our society, and Mansoor's chatbot script on the imaginal realm.
https://t.co/Irf15SAwfJ

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SMRN had another meeting on April 30, 2023. Carol Bier presented her research on pattern-making and textile technologies along the Silk Roads. Then, Radek Przedpelski presented the ideas of Jerzy Ludwiński, a philosopher in the People's Republic of Poland.
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SMRN had another warm meeting on February 28, 2023. Pantea Karimi presented her current solo exhibition, "Saffron, Saint of Spices," and then, Walid El Khachab presented his project titled "The Ethics of Surface: Cinematic Shadows as a Plane of Immanence."
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SMRN had another lively meeting on January 30, 2023. During this meeting, our friend Wael El Allouche presented his recent research project, and then we had a collective discussion on the Crystalist Manifesto.
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SMRN had another inspiring meeting on November 30, 2022. This time, Steven Baris presented his ongoing investigation, "Exurban Archipelago Project." Following that, Gustavo Furtado gave his presentation titled "Cinematic Ontologies in the Amazon."
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SMRN had another meeting on October 30, 2022. We engaged in a discussion about 'A Light Footprint in the Cosmos,' focusing on whether the festival had altered participants' approaches to cross-disciplinary considerations, issues, and artistic expressions.
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SMRN had another warm meeting on September 30, 2022. Our member Nezih Erdogan presented his research titled 'Representing the Imaginal: Three Scenes from Turkish Popular Cinema.' Then, J.R. Osborn introduced his new project focused on archiving diagrams.
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SMRN held another inspiring meeting on November 30. Our member Cigdem Borucu shared her work in progress, three compositions entitled "Imagining Kassia", and the second part of the meeting was devoted to planning SMRN's "A Light Footprint in the Cosmos".
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