Poitiers Exhibition Explores Computing's Material Impact on Contemporary Art

Running until October 31, 2021, the exhibition titled "L'Atelier des mémoires vives et imaginaires. Art, informatique et cybernétique" is being held at Chapelle Saint-Louis in Poitiers, France, under the curation of Christophe Le Gac. This showcase examines how computing impacts modern artistic expression in fields such as painting, sculpture, and video. The exhibition begins with Pierre Besson's "Maison du dé" (2021), which highlights the physical aspects of computing. Several artworks invite audience interaction. Historical contributions include Manfred Mohr's algorithmic drawings and Julien Prévieux's "Menace 2" (2010). Visitors can also explore Jeffrey Shaw's "The Legible City" (1989), where they cycle through cities formed by words. Installations by Antoine Schmitt, Marianne Vieulès, and Sabrina Ratté further illustrate diverse perspectives on computing in art.