Thank you J+ Art Awards and the prize judges for nominating How to Touch a Dragonfly. It’s an honour to be considered for this inaugural ecology focussed art award. How To Touch a Dragonfly presents a reinterpretation of a dragonfly’s experience through sound and animation within a dome structure modeled […]
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Feature in Marie Claire Italy
Known for her experimental and deeply moving climate music, Kat’s work has been covered in a Marie Claire Italy feature “Tutto suona, quali sono i rumori che ci fanno bene” (All sounds, what are the noises that are good for us?” Article at Marie Claire Italy (pdf) (Italian language)
Read MorePublication DNA #24: Evidence Ensembles
Following Kat’s participation in the Haus der Kulturen der Welt’s Anthropocene Curriculum event Unearthing the Present, we are delighted to announce that the follow-up publication DNA #24: Evidence Ensembles (2024), published by Spector Books is now available. CONTRIBUTORS: Kat Austen; Christoph Rosol; Giulia Rispoli; Katrin Klingan; Niklas Hoffmann-Walbeck; Carbon Aesthetics […]
Read MoreLASER Talk Three Cultures: the potential for change when art, science and policy meet
A wealth of art + science projects are addressing topics of environmental importance. The cutting-edge ideas and experiments from the field hold great potential for transforming policy – but how does the message get across? How does art+science intersect with policy? This LASER session responds to the recent publication, “The […]
Read MoreThe Matter of the Soul cassette at Zabriskie Buchladen
The Matter of the Soul limited edition cassette is currently available for purchase at Berlin independent book shop Zabriskie Buchladen. Head over to their website or in person in Berlin to get your copy.
Read MoreStranger to the Trees in the Index Biennale @gnrtion
9th May – 17th August 2024gnrationpraça conde de agrolongo n° 1234700-312 braga, portugal Stranger to the Trees will be exhibited at gnration in the context of the Index Biennale of Art and Technology. More information at gnration More information on Index Biennale of Art and Technology More information about Stranger […]
Read MoreMusic Release: 30+20 by Neural and Crónica features Kat’s Golden Acceleration
Kat was invited to be one of the 30 artists contributing to this momentous celebration of 30 years of the marvellous Neural Magazine and 20 years of the great Crónica music label. Natural rhythms are key to Kat’s compositions, which are often led by emerging rhythms from soundscapes in which […]
Read MorePublication: Art + Science + Policy for the Joint Research Council of the European Commission
What does it look like when art, science and policy meet? A wealth of art + science projects are addressing topics of environmental importance. The cutting-edge ideas and experiments from the field hold great potential for transforming policy – but how does the message get across? How does art+science intersect […]
Read MoreThe Matter of the Soul at Leaky Earth, Technische Sammlung Dresden
Kat will headline the Leaky Earth programme at Technische Sammlung Dresden with The Matter of the Soul | Symphony. For this special performance, Kat has invited Korean media artist Dongjoo Seo to perform live visuals drawing on explorations of mining landscapes and transformation of bodies. The evening begins with screenings […]
Read MorePublication: Citizen Science can transform science
How can citizen science transform scientific research practice? In our new paper, we identify six ways that involving citizens in research can improve the way we do science. Read Open Access at People and Nature.
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