Goldsmiths, Dept of Computing

Guest Talk Announcement ✨ 𝙉𝙄𝘾𝙀 𝘼𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎 by Wenhui Lim @niceaunties Wed the 13th of May | 6-8pm RHB 137, Goldsmiths University of London Hosted by Creative Technology Staff and students are warmly invited to join us for a special evening talk and discussion, as part of the summer sessions hosted by the Creative Technology subject area within the MA/MFA Computational Arts programme. Our guest is niceaunties -  the practice of Singapore-based artist and designer Wenhui Lim -  whose world-building project Auntieverse uses generative AI to reimagine "aunties" (a community of women from Asian communities) as the protagonists of contemporary culture. The work combines surrealism, kawaii aesthetics and social commentary to explore cultural preservation, environmental degradation, and the politics of representation -  raising important questions about creative AI practice that speak directly to our research and teaching community. Wenhui has presented the Auntieverse internationally at the V&A London, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (Denmark), and the AI Action Summit at the Grand Palais, Paris (2025). Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Guardian and The Straits Times, and she currently has a solo exhibition, Auntiescapes, on view at LCAD, Barcelona (7 May – 15 August 2026).

At the end of the last day of the amazing Electronic Music Computing and Technology BMus/BSc Degree Show, a feature of the divine performance by Jiawei Chong @iiillliiiillllliiii using his incredible creation, a custom-built electroacoustic musical instrument, along with light and shadows by Image Alchemist Ru @visuals_ru The result is a compelling and immersive audiovisual spectacle, subtle, immersive and masterly performed. Well done to all past and present @goldsmithsemct alumni and students, this is a send off, every end is a new beginning, you are now ready to conquer the world and influence the future of music. Congrats also to all those involved and the fantastic lecturers and technicians at @gold.computing @goldsmithsmusic @goldsmithsuol Last but not least, kudos to the current programme head @eleonoraoreggia who accompanied this last cohort using the heart and the brain. A shout out also to all previous leads and co-leads of this amazing, unique and very special undergraduate programme. #electronicmusic #London #education #goldsmiths #computing #musiccomputing

Event Announcement ✨ Bye Default: Computational Arts Postgraduate Pop Up Show Tue 12 May | 5–8pm Professor Stuart Hall Building (PSH), Goldsmiths Bye Default is a pop-up exhibition by Computational Arts at Goldsmiths. Through interactive and experimental works, it challenges systems we often take for granted and explores what happens when the ‘default’ is changed. The exhibition brings together works spanning creative coding, artistic research, installation, and interactive practices.

EMCT Master Class proudly presents Gabriel Prokofiev EMCT MASTER CLASSES offer a fresh perspective on electronic music inviting scientists, artists, technologists and wizards who are at the forefront of Electronic Music, Computing and Technology. Curated by @eleonoraoreggia x @gold.computing Thursday 7 May 2026 \0/ ALL WELCOME St James Hatcham Church 4pm - 5pm >> EMCT Master Class: Gabriel Prokofiev 5.15pm - 6pm >> Pecha Kucha EMCT/CC/GAMES 6pm - 7pm >> DRINKS + PERFORMANCES + INSTALLATIONS + GAMES ARCADE Gabriel Prokofiev is composer of classical and electronic music, and the founder & artistic director of Nonclassical record label and events (in 2004). Gabriel holds a unique position at the cross-roads between classical and electronic music. His compositions instinctively combine his contrasting backgrounds in underground electronic music, contemporary classical and traditional European classical. His music first gained international recognition when his genre defying Concerto for Turntables no.1 was performed at the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall in 2011, a work that has gone on to become one of the most performed 21st century contemporary concertos. Through Nonclassical, he has been one of the leading proponents of presenting classical music in non-traditional venues. As artistic director he has curated and produced over 100 events with Nonclassical, from intimate classical-club nights, to big orchestral ware-house happenings, mainly in the UK, but also with touring Nonclassical events in USA, Latvia, Germany, Austria, Hong Kong, Seoul and more. His live performances of electronics alongside classical ensembles & orchestras, and unique DJ-sets appeal to both classical fans, who are looking for music that genuinely connects to contemporary life; and electronic music fans who are looking for new directions in electronic music. In 2026, Gabriel co-founded ‘Prokofiev Studios’, a new culturally open, multi-format space for the creative communities of Hackney. Gabriel will talk about his experiences and ideas on: electronic music, combining it with the contrasting world of classical music; navigating career as a composer and founding Nonclassical!

Alt-F4 Thursday 7th of May - Sunday 10th of May St James Hatcham Church Creative Computing, Electronic Music Computing and Technology (EMCT), and Games Development join forces to present their degree show! Exploring the boundaries between code, sound, and play, Alt-F4 features expansive works of fixed media, interactive installations, live performance, games, and more. The event will open, as per tradition, with an EMCT Masterclass featuring Gabriel Prokofiev - a composer of classical and electronic music, and the founder & artistic director of Nonclassical record label and events (in 2004). Opening Day Schedule: * 2pm Exhibition opens to internal and invited guests * 4pm EMCT Masterclass * 5:30pm Student PechaKucha * 6pm Open to public (with drinks!)  * 9pm Close Additional days/time open: Friday 12 to 7pm, Saturday 12 to 9pm, Sunday 12 to 4pm. Please come along to see what @gold.computing Creative Technology undergraduate students have been working on this year

We are delight to welcome curator and researcher Iris Long as our Guest Speaker for the ”Hidden Veins“ Walk & Talk tomorrow, 2 May. Departing from a conventional seated lecture, this session is designed as a site-specific, moving dialogue. As we navigate the exhibition space together, Iris will bring her extensive research on technological infrastructures and digital ecologies into direct contact with the artworks on display. The walk will examine the politics behind the ”invisibility“ of digital infrastructures and discuss how digital art can genuinely intervene in public and political life. Following the guided walk, the session will transition into an Open Conversation—a collective discussion inviting the audience, guest speaker, and student artists to think out loud together. We invite you to join us for this insightful afternoon！！！ 📅 Date: Saturday, 2 May 📍 Venue: St James Hatcham Building, SE14 6AD 🔗 Discover more about Iris Long‘s practice: www.irislong.xyz] Programme Schedule: ▫️ 13:30 | Doors Open ▫️ 14:00 | Walk Begins ▫️ 14:30 | Open Conversation ▫️ 14:55 | Audience Q&A ▫️ 15:10 | Close #hiddenveins #irislong #goldsmiths #digitalart #artandinfrastructure

Celebrating Staff ✨ Rachel Falconer @dia_mond_rf is a curator, educator and Head of Creative Technology — the subject area encompassing the brilliant programmes: MA/MFA Computational Arts @goldsmithscomparts BSc Digital Arts Computing @digital_arts_computing BSc Creative Computing We are priviledged to have Rachel within our School, as she is consistently playing a key role in shaping the future of Art and Technology: 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 @lumen_prize The leading international award for art created with technology, celebrating its 15th year with a $30,000 prize fund and global recognition of digital art practice. 𝗔𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦+𝗧+𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 @startseu @arselectronica An initiative of the European Commission awarding €40,000 to pioneering projects at the intersection of science, technology, and the arts, driving social, ecological, and economic innovation. 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 @321qosm Selecting visionary digital artists who reimagine how audiences engage with Olympic history and culture through a three-month international residency.

Celebrating Community ✨ 𝘼 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 (𝘾𝙂𝘽) 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛, 𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙣𝙞, 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡, 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙘 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨. 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧! 📷 1/6: Mirei Yazawa - Performance 📷 2/6: Andrea Fiorucci - LEDon: Fast reflexes, Pure light, No screen 📷 3/6: Tianyuan Zhang & Wei Lin - Sensing Nature 📷 4/6: Thomas Hunt & Renato Baroni - Oscar The Incredible Flying Ostrich 📷 5/6: Driving Simulator 📷 6/6 : Garv Rawlot & Samir Ouarbya - Synagi

The Robotic Atelier Symposium+Exhibition Thu 16th | Exhibition private view (18:00-21:00) Fri 17th | Symposium (10:00-18:00) + exhibition guided tour Sat 18th – Sun 19th | Live robotics and machine-based art + exhibition (10:00-18:00) At St. James Hatcham Church (SE14 6AD) The Embodied Agents in Contemporary Visual Art popup exhibition and Symposium marks the concluding event of the research project (2023–2026). This interdisciplinary initiative brings together artists, researchers, and scholars to explore how human creativity can be expanded through collaboration with robotics and artificial intelligence. Throughout the days of the event, the project’s artists-in-residence will present the outcomes of their year-long residency within our robotic labs. These include final artworks and experimental practices ranging from robotic drawing and hybrid painterly processes to new methods of integrating machines into artistic practice. Artworks by: Anna Mirkin, Damien Borowik, Daniel Berio, Daisy Latham, Gretchen Andrews, Gretta Louw, Jack Tait, Liat Grayver, Licia He, Michael Stroh, Patrick Tresset, Sofie Mart, William Latham, Gareth Edwards and others Talks by: Anna Mirkin, Daniel Berio, Liat Grayver, Nabi Nara, Patrick Tresset, Peggy Schoenegge, Sean Clark, Gareth Edwards, Paul Cohen (about Harold Cohen + AARON) and others

Reflecting on last term’s Motion Capture & Digital Embodiment module at Goldsmiths, University of London. Thank you to the students for the work, the ideas, and the level of commitment throughout. This year’s projects explored how movement translates into digital space, from performance capture and avatar design to deeper questions of presence, control and interaction. What stands out each time is the willingness to test, to iterate, and to work through the complexity of translating the body into data, and back again into experience. That process consistently reveals the unexpected - whether finding beauty in computing glitches or uncovering something essential about what makes us human. A real pleasure to guide and learn alongside you all. Thank you. @clemencedebaig_art @goldsmithsuol @gold.computing #Goldsmiths #MotionCapture #DigitalEmbodiment #CreativeTechnology #XR UnwiredDance

SAVE YOUR DATE for Thursday 30th April! The BSc Digital Arts Computing cohort presents their degree show, ‘Hidden Veins’, exploring the self-organised systems of our own fleshy bodies as a metaphor for the broader, complex structures that quietly influence the world around us today. Working at the hybrid edges of art and technology, the works presented span sculpture, multimedia installation, performance, and immersive soundscapes, each confronting their own unique systems that are rarely questioned and yet dictate our everyday movements. Together, these works form an intersecting network of their own, becoming the hidden veins of the current media landscape; shaping from within existing structures. They form a collective crucial in exploring the concealed systems that shape our world. #digitalartscomputing #digitalarts #degreeshow

Wrapping up this term’s Escape Room Design & Immersive Theatre module at Goldsmiths, University of London. Always a highlight! Thank you to the students for the work, the ideas, and the level of commitment throughout. The projects this year pushed into genuinely interesting territory, from interaction design and narrative structure to how audiences move, think, and participate within a space. What stands out each time is the willingness to test, to iterate, and to take risks - this will always deliver compelling work. A real pleasure to guide and learn alongside you all. Thank you. @clemencedebaig_art @goldsmithsuol @gold.computing #Goldsmiths #ImmersiveTheatre #EscapeRoomDesign #CreativeTechnology XR InteractiveDesign UnwiredDance