Hamill Industries, Marco Oggian and Radical Data will star in the first season of one-to-one talks that will highlight innovative projects and their creative processes
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IED MUSES: Decoding Inspirational Minds
Date
11 November 2024
IED Barcelona presents IED MUSES, series of enlightening sessions designed to serve as a source of artistic inspiration and knowledge for creatives, in collaboration with curator Irem Erkin. This initiative aims to gather ideas and facilitate the creative process by inviting distinguished individuals from various disciplines.
Each session will provide a platform for these guiding geniuses to connect with attendees, empathize with them, and share their wisdom, paths to success, failures, projects, and sources of inspiration, making them more relatable and human. Topics will include advanced technology, social and ethical issues, future trends, and creativity itself aiming at breaking stereotypes, positioning IED as a hub of creativity and innovation while shaping the vision for the future of design.
The talks are scheduled to feature a diverse array of pioneers in their respective fields:
The first talk of the series will take place on 2 December at 7 pm with Hamill Industries. Barcelona-based artists Anna Diaz and Pablo Barquin are the creative duo behind Hamill Industries, where research-driven experimental storytelling takes center stage. Over their decade-long career, they have crafted immersive films, installations, and stage productions that blur the lines between the digital and tangible realms. Their innovative work engages the senses and challenges perceptions, as seen in collaborations with prestigious entities like the San Francisco Ballet and Coachella. Their commitment to expanding the visual landscape makes them pioneers in the current cultural and technological dialogue.
Topic: The digital and the tangible, culture and technology
Free admission, reservation here.
The second talk will occur on 13 February at 7 pm with Marco Oggian. Born in Venice and currently splitting his time between Spain and Italy, Marco is a graphic designer and visual artist known for his bold use of color and simple forms to address critical social issues. His work, often infused with sharp sarcasm, has highlighted important topics such as the Syrian war and the Black Lives Matter movement. Marco's impressive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned brands like Nike, Apple,and Vogue, and his creations have been featured in galleries worldwide. With a background in artistic direction and product design, he is a voice unafraid to advocate for change through creativity.
Topic: Social impact, critical, controversial and social issues
The third talk is scheduled for 25 April at 7 pm with Radical Data. This innovative collective of mathematicians, technologists, dancers, and designers is dedicated to using digital technology as a means for joy and liberation. Their work focuses on creating tools, analyses, and artworks infused with queerness and decoloniality, promoting a transformative approach to data usage. Committed to education, Radical Data empowers activists through workshops and social media content, fostering a new generation of creators who leverage technology to shape the world.
Topic: Data for liberation, queerness and decoloniality
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