$10 / $5 for Albright-Knox members
Albright-Knox Northland

Join us for discussion, curriculum connections, and activities inspired by the special exhibition Difference Machines: Technology and Identity in Contemporary Art. The works on view bring together a diverse group of seventeen artists and collectives who creatively reimagine the digital tools that shape our lives.

Assistant Curator Dr. Tina Rivers Ryan will begin the workshop with a guided tour through the exhibition. Ryan’s expertise in time-based media and intimate knowledge of trends in contemporary digital art will provide inspiration for classroom learning.

School and Docent Programs Coordinator Lindsay Kranz will then run a discussion and in-gallery activity for how to use these artworks as a catalyst for student-centered learning. After exploring curriculum connections, the workshop will continue with a hands-on art activity to support lesson plan development.

Registration

Space is limited; registration and pre-payment are required. Please register online or call 716.270.8292. 

About the Exhibition

Difference Machines: Technology and Identity in Contemporary Art brings together a diverse group of seventeen artists and collectives who creatively reimagine the digital tools that shape our lives. The exhibition includes projects that span the last three decades, ranging from software-based and internet art to animated videos, bioart experiments, digital games, and 3-D printed sculptures. Together, these works explore the aesthetic and social potential of emerging technologies.