Roy Ascott, a pioneering British media artist and educator, reflects on his influential career in a conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist. Ascott's 'Groundcourse' at the Ealing School of Art broke conventional boundaries and shaped students across various disciplines, not just the arts. His innovative approaches, including the creation of 'calibrators' to explore identity and behavior, demonstrate the continued relevance of his work in today's discussions about AI and technology's impact on art and society. Ascott's legacy influences future generations of creators, pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary learning.
I developed a way of teaching that always looked at identity and behavior and environment.
People would go into all kinds of disciplines, not just art, once they'd been taught by you.
These devices we called calibrators, which could be carried either on the wrist or on the clothing, were intended to allow students to act out different personalities.
My works have renewed relevance amid current debates around AI and the effects of technology on art and society.
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