FLUX Events: Current Trends in the Contemporary Media Arts
A FLUX Events panel discussion chaired by Guy Armitage
A panel discussion by FLUX Events will provide an overview of the past, present and future of media art networks in the UK - chaired by Guy Armitage of Zealous
FLUX Events in collaboration with Guy Armitage (CEO Zealous) propose a panel discussion for the 2018 EVA conference. Armitage has been a spearhead for promoting the importance of creativity in the UK economy and has advocated the creation of a new category for the media artists within this promoting their importance to the masses.
Following this introduction, each of the three FLUX hosts; Maria Almena, Oliver Gingrich and Aphra Shemza will provide an overview about their organization FLUX Events, and why it is so necessary to build networks today. The discussion will reflect strategies and collective themes within the media arts, such as light, transcendence, spirituality, nature, technology, biology and many more. FLUX Events will present the wide ranging array of artists that the organization has worked with and include examples of events and exhibitions that they have held within the last year.
Following this introduction, the panel discussion shall begin with Guy Armitage chairing the conversation between the speakers. The panel will provide an insight into the underground world of contemporary media artists, why it is so important and open the discussion up about collective themes emerging in the art scene. The panel will invite the audience to ask questions and voice their views on the future of media art networks in the UK.
About FLUX:
FLUX is a forum hosted by artists to discuss strategies, processes and collective themes within the media arts. FLUX is a fluid platform committed to media artists working right NOW in the UK. We hold bi-monthly events, which are curated by one of the hosts and facilitate the exchange of ideas, as media artists come together to profile their work. Performances, talks and showcases of artwork provide a forum for artistic discourse and exchange. Hosted in different London venues and supported by the British Computer and Arts Society, these larger events offer a space for the exchange of creativity, inspiration and support.
About Guy Armitage / Zealous:
Founder and CEO of Zealous; a London-based startup matching creative talent with opportunities. Guy has been published in Forbes and Metro, where he has advocated the importance of creativity in the UK economy. As well as speaking at TEDx, CreativeXPO and various UK universities, Guy also hosts panel talks covering key subjects such as the value of creativity, IP and copyright, attitudes to the digital landscape, PR and Marketing, Women in creativity and branding for artists.
Tickets for the conference can be purchased here.
A FLUX Events panel discussion chaired by Guy Armitage
A panel discussion by FLUX Events will provide an overview of the past, present and future of media art networks in the UK - chaired by Guy Armitage of Zealous
FLUX Events in collaboration with Guy Armitage (CEO Zealous) propose a panel discussion for the 2018 EVA conference. Armitage has been a spearhead for promoting the importance of creativity in the UK economy and has advocated the creation of a new category for the media artists within this promoting their importance to the masses.
Following this introduction, each of the three FLUX hosts; Maria Almena, Oliver Gingrich and Aphra Shemza will provide an overview about their organization FLUX Events, and why it is so necessary to build networks today. The discussion will reflect strategies and collective themes within the media arts, such as light, transcendence, spirituality, nature, technology, biology and many more. FLUX Events will present the wide ranging array of artists that the organization has worked with and include examples of events and exhibitions that they have held within the last year.
Following this introduction, the panel discussion shall begin with Guy Armitage chairing the conversation between the speakers. The panel will provide an insight into the underground world of contemporary media artists, why it is so important and open the discussion up about collective themes emerging in the art scene. The panel will invite the audience to ask questions and voice their views on the future of media art networks in the UK.
About FLUX:
FLUX is a forum hosted by artists to discuss strategies, processes and collective themes within the media arts. FLUX is a fluid platform committed to media artists working right NOW in the UK. We hold bi-monthly events, which are curated by one of the hosts and facilitate the exchange of ideas, as media artists come together to profile their work. Performances, talks and showcases of artwork provide a forum for artistic discourse and exchange. Hosted in different London venues and supported by the British Computer and Arts Society, these larger events offer a space for the exchange of creativity, inspiration and support.
About Guy Armitage / Zealous:
Founder and CEO of Zealous; a London-based startup matching creative talent with opportunities. Guy has been published in Forbes and Metro, where he has advocated the importance of creativity in the UK economy. As well as speaking at TEDx, CreativeXPO and various UK universities, Guy also hosts panel talks covering key subjects such as the value of creativity, IP and copyright, attitudes to the digital landscape, PR and Marketing, Women in creativity and branding for artists.
Tickets for the conference can be purchased here.
