Ars Electronica Festival · 2023
A Natural History of Networks / Softmachine
by Ralf Baecker
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2023
In 2023, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “A Natural History of Networks / Softmachine” by Ralf Baecker (Digital Musics & Sound Art) with a Honorary Mention. Explore 2 other works by Ralf Baecker below.
A Natural History of Networks / SoftMachine is an audiovisual performance. At its core a fluid metal alloy (Galinstan) is animated by custom-built electrochemical apparatus creating organic movements and fractal-like structures.
About Ralf Baecker
Ralf Baecker (DE) (*1977, Düsseldorf) is an artist working at the interface of art, science and technology. Baecker's kinetic and electromechanical installations and performances explore fundamental mechanisms of the digital, cybernetics, artificial neural…
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