Formation 1990 Founded 1990 Type of business International non-profit | Headquarters Brighton | |
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Founder Theodor Hesper and Wim van der Plas Purpose "To foster interdisciplinary academic discourse and exchange among culturally diverse organisations and individuals working with art, science and technology." Board of directors Peter Anders, Wim van der Plas, Bonnie Mitchell, Paul Catanese, Ian Clothier Similar Rhizome, Eyebeam Art + Technolo, Solar Energy Industries, Minneapolis College of Art and D | ||
ISEA International (pronounced eye-ZAY-ə, like "Isaiah") is an international non-profit organization which encourages "interdisciplinary academic discourse" and exposure for "culturally diverse organizations and individuals working with art, science and technology." ISEA International is best known for sponsoring the annual International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA). ISEA allows individuals and organizations from around the world to come together annually, share and experience the intersection of emerging technologies and art. ISEA includes both visual and performing art that intersect with various types of technology in its symposia. ISEA is managed by the ISEA International Foundation Board who organize and ensure the quality of content for each symposia.
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History
ISEA has its roots in the symposia begun in 1988 in the Netherlands. The idea behind its creation was to create a network for those who are active and interested in electronic arts. The organization was later officially founded in the Netherlands in 1990, as an international membership association, originally named Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts. In 2009, it was changed from an association to a foundation, the name changed to "ISEA International", and the headquarters moved to the UK.
International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA)
Previous and future symposia have included: