Eligibility

Any artist/technologist who can dedicate themselves to the 16-week residency. And while we don't expect the resident to be on site 100% of the time, they do need to maintain a somewhat consistent practice at ThoughtWorks NY.

Number of Participants

We accept individuals and teams. If you apply as a team, please keep in mind that the stipend is a fixed amount, and participating members will need to distribute funds in a way that supports the overall project.

Deadline

March 06, 2020 04:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

April 01, 2020 08:00 UTC

Duration

May 04, 2020 - August 01, 2020

Funding

• $11,000.00 stipend (one-time)

Facilities

Computer Lab, Conference Rooms, Co-Working

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Discussion, Exhibition

Disciplines

Activists, Artificial Intelligence

Program Description

ThoughtWorks, a global software consultancy with an arts residency based in New York City seeks an artist/technologist who works in their art practice with issues of synthetic media and deepfakes. The artist does not need to be an expert in machine learning or programming, but it is helpful if the artist has a basic understanding and some level of experience in or familiarity with visual, sonic and algorithmic technologies. Synthetic media, of which deepfakes is a manifestation, is a new type of simulacra. It builds on existing models creating even more convincing representations of things that are inherently reconstructed. Encompassing sound, images, text, cinematic, virtual experiences, and varieties of amalgamated combinations, it intensifies an epistemological crisis in the role of media for validating reality. We are looking for innovative artistic approaches to these issues. Developed in partnership with MIT Open Documentary Lab and WITNESS Visit our website to learn more.