Talk
In our new age, our perceptions are shaped by the invisible threads of data. 'When I look at the sky, I see point clouds' is a presentation that opens up the intricate folds of memory, technology, and the future. We'll explore how the proliferation of data points is defining our understanding of the world, and the implications this has on our experience. As we navigate the intersection of the tangible and the intangible, we'll discover that the future is no longer a solid mesh but a sky of points – a vast expanse of possibilities where data is as numerous as the stars.
Through a carefully curated journey, we'll uncover the revolutionizing of data and art. We'll dissect the creative process behind contemporary digital explorations and how they leverages data to pioneer a new pigment.
Moreover, we'll delve into the transformative power of data as a creative medium, examining case studies from the forefront of digitization, including the pioneering efforts in Cultural Heritage digitization and preservation for future generations.
By scrutinizing the successes and challenges of these initiatives, we'll uncover the boundless potential of data-driven art and its capacity to reshape the experience of human expression, cultural preservation and knowledge production.
Biography
Femi Johnson is a luminary in the fields of Digital Heritage and Arts & Culture. As a Digital Heritage Specialist at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), he is at the forefront of the groundbreaking project to digitize priceless African artifacts. Femi collaborates with esteemed global institutions, including the RJM Museum in Koln, Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, Cambridge MAA, The Swiss Benin Initiative, The Goethe Institute, to preserve and promote African heritage. A multifaceted Director, Producer, filmmaker, and visual artist, Femi has received fellowships from the Basel House of Film to GAS Foundation. His artistic talents have been showcased at prestigious exhibitions like FNB Art Joburg and Kunsthaus Hamburg. Femi was a Guest Professor at HFBK Hamburg, exploring human nature and impermanence through Time-Based Media. He was also invited to speak at Ars Electronica where he served on the Board of Advisors for STARTS4AFRICA.