The Mark Epstein Innovation Gallery

Connections

An exhibit of selected works by the Sociable Media Group at MIT
February 12 – September 13, 2009

This new exhibition at the MIT Museum explores the social potential of new communication technologies. Art installations and research projects by the Sociable Media Group challenge visitors to think about the rapidly changing world of social interaction and the ramifications for the future. Avatar chairs, data portraits and an immersive information cityscape are just some of the exciting aspects of this new exhibition.

MIT and the Sea: Pioneers in Ocean Exploration

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, MIT's engineers and oceanographers have worked together to create technologies that have explored the deep ocean environment. This unique multimedia exhibition showcases MIT engineers and the roles they have played developing tethered, undersea robots called remotely operated vehicles which have been used for ocean exploration, national security and offshore energy production.

Klein Side Scan Sonar: A World Leader in Ocean Exploration

MIT engineers have long played a major role in developing technologies that enable a broad range of work in the oceans. This ever changing hostile environment is a supreme challenge to all who work at sea. Sensing the underwater environment is vital to many things people take for granted such as global communications, energy and national security. To learn more about MIT contributions to commercial development of the most important underwater sensing technology in use today, click on the link above and visit the Klein Side Scan Sonar exhibit at the MIT Museum.

Hollowed

An exhibition of selected works by Shada/Jahn (Steve Shada and MIT
Media Lab Artist in Residence Marisa Jahn) and Cati Vaucelle.
March 19 - September 13, 2009
Panel Event, April 13, 2009 7:00 - 9:00pm, Mark Epstein Gallery. Audio Podcast Available.

This art exhibition reflects MIT’s ongoing commitment to working with contemporary artists whose work often examines the relationships between science, art, technology and humanity. Shada/Jahn's work — and in their collaboration with Media Artist Cati Vaucelle — “explores, constructs, and intervenes natural and social systems. Ranging in practice from deeply personal to highly participatory, their work often relies on the collaborative authorship and distributive intelligence of surrounding people and situations.” Click here for more information about Marisa Jahn, Steve Shada, or Cati Vaucelle.

Low Rez/Hi Fi

April 7 - September 13, 2009
Designed by J. Meejin Yoon, Associate Professor, Architectural Design, MIT

This one piece exhibit consists of a double-sided light-emitting diode (LED) net that addresses and engages passers-by with its performative and responsive behavior; exploring issues of surveillance and information overload in the public realm.