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May 9, 2005
MIT faculty discussed political, personal and practical aspects of the relationship between art and technology in a symposium held Wednesday, May 4, in the Kirsch Auditorium to honor the inauguration of President Susan Hockfield.
Associate Provost for the Arts opened the session, titled "Art, Technology and Public Space."
professor of architecture and director of the Center for Advanced Visual Studies; director assistant professor of music and theater arts, and composer Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Music, presented talks and selections from their work.
Wodiczko is known internationally as an activist designer who uses technology to confront political and social oppression. His presentation, "Art, Technology and Democracy," included a talk and three videos of his work in Tijuana, Mexico, St. Louis and Hiroshima, Japan.
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