Site: University of Southern California (USC) (Los Angeles, CA)

Artist Laurie Anderson | Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio
Saturday, October 21, 2006
7 PM PDT, Norris Theater, University of Southern California

Laurie Anderson will present an audio-visual lecture exploring the intersections of art, science and creativity. One of the permier performance artists in the world, Ms. Anderson has consistently intrigued,entertained and challenged audiences with her multimedia persentations. Following her presentation, Ms. Anderson will be joined in conversation by neuroscientist Antonio Damasio, director of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute and a leading researcher of cognition, emotions, and neural systems.

The programming for Interplay will comprise the following components:

  • A public lecture focused on issues of the interplay of art, technology and science featuring Laurie Anderson, followed by a conversation with Antonio Damasio (only the conversation will be simulcast and archived on the HASTAC website)
  • A series of four weekend-long celebrations that will further explore the art/technology interface
  • A motion-capture dance performance featuring USC theater students working with Mark Morris
  • Several post-doctoral and visiting faculty fellowships

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