Digital Exploration Centre
The Digital Exploration Centre (DEC) was housed within Metal facilities at Chalkwell Hall to present an exciting programme of events for 2010 and 2011 (listed below).
A network of innovators using digital technology, it was formed to be a catalyst for cross-discipinary work, the sharing of ideas and a public programme of exhibitions, events and debate.
The DEC worked towards its ambition to create a leading centre for the creative exploration and application of digital technology with respect to research, art, commerce, education and entertainment in Southend-on-Sea. Part of Southend-on-Sea’s regeneration plan, it was supported by East of England Development Agency (EEDA), Renaissance Southend Ltd (RSL) and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (SBC). Metal and the DEC have formed an innovative, developmental partnership to help achive this aim.
Small World Fair
29 September – 23 October 2010
An exhibition of ideas, artworks, curiosities and questions around how the world is shaped by technology. Curated by Simon Poulter.
Exhibiting:-
Peter Cusack in collaboration with Damien Robinson and Stuart Bowditch
Jean Delouvroy
Mary Flanagan
Rod MacLachlan
Hans Verhaegen
With a performance of Modes of Al-Ikseer by Harminder Singh Judge on the evening of 28 September.
At the opening of the exhibition, Gerfried Stocker, artistic director or Ars Electronica in Linz gave a keynote speech to introduce the DEC.
Venue: Chalkwell Hall, Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS0 8NB
Small World Fair - programme of events:
A series of panel-led discussions with artists, activists, business leaders and academics will debate technology, its impact and implications for progress and society.
Venue: for all talks is Park View Suite, Chalkwell Park, Southend on Sea SS0 8NB
Wed 29 Sep 9 - 10am - Q&A with exhibiting artists.
Wed 6 Oct 7.30pm - Changing our World
Wed 13 Oct 7.30pm - Listening to our World
Wed 20 Oct 7.30pm - Visualising our World
DEC Partners:
The DEC in Southend was made up of a series of partners working together that currently includes:
Digital Exploration Centre
Metal
University of Essex
Ars Electronica
Renaissance Southend Ltd
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
East of England Development Agency