08: Timeline Ch 6—Personal Computer Era (1980s) with Mark Wilson, Copper Giloth, Dan Sandin, David Em, William Latham, Stephen Todd, Darcy Gerbarg & Geoff Davis
Description
In our chat, "Pioneers of '80s Art & Innovation," from February 7, 2024, a panel of icons joins Peter Bauman and Conrad House. They share their diverse perspectives on the 1980s in digital and generative art, reflecting the decade's richness and complexity.
Speakers include: Mark Wilson, Copper Giloth, Dan Sandin, David Em, William Latham, Stephen Todd, Darcy Gerbarg + Geoff Davis
Chapters 📖
[00:00:00 ]: Introduction
[00:01:55 ]: The Decade of the 80s
[00:02:30 ]: Darcy Gerbarg's Experience
[00:06:36 ]: Copper Giloth's Pioneering Work
[00:09:04 ]: Mark Wilson's Journey
[00:14:53 ]: David Em's Early Encounters
[00:20:50 ]: William Latham's IBM Fellowship
[00:24:50 ]: Stephen Todd's Collaboration with William
[01:00:02 ]: Early experiences with personal computers
[01:01:13 ]: Transition to personal computers for artists
[01:03:01 ]: Evolution of personal computers in the 80s
[01:04:22 ]: Giloth on gender bias in the '80s art world
[01:06:21 ]: Giloth on computer graphics & the portrayal of women's bodies
[01:08:38 ]: Expansion of artist community in the '80s
[01:10:19 ]: Generative art and its evolution
[01:13:47 ]: Creativity & the Chicago video game industry
[01:17:05 ]: Influence of Silicon Graphics on commercial graphics
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