The Institute for Future Technologies (IFT) at De Vinci Higher Education recently hosted an engaging Instant Futures Talk featuring Sofy Yuditskaya, a renowned media artist and educator.
Held at the Paris La Défense campus and streamed live, this artist talk brought a unique perspective to the forefront, bridging art and technology in an innovative exploration of sound, power, and temporality.
A work in the fields of sound art and sculpture
Sofy Yuditskaya, known for her multidisciplinary approach to media art, presented her work in sound art and sculpture.
Her projects delve into spatialized sound, sound system design, and the creation of electronic musical instruments, offering an accessible, low-tech exploration of electromagnetic principles and the physics of sound.
Yuditskaya’s creative process uncovers the complex relationships between sound and power structures while reimagining temporal experience through a deeply thoughtful lens.
Exploring the concept of techno-occult rituals
In her artist talk, Sofy explored the concept of techno-occult rituals, a recurring theme in her work that interrogates the hidden dynamics of modern technology and culture.
Her art often materializes as street performances or participatory pieces, where she uses interactive projections, salvaged materials, and code to draw attention to the interconnectedness of petro-culture and its influence on human consciousness.
Sofy’s practice challenges existing hegemonies and reconfigures the audience’s experience of power in a technologically shaped contemporary world.
About Sofy Yuditskaya
With an impressive portfolio of collaborations at prestigious institutions such as Eyebeam, ARS Electronica, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Netherlands Institute for Media Art, Yuditskaya is a prominent figure in the media art scene. She is pursuing a PhD in Audio-Visual Composition at NYU, furthering her expertise in how sound and media shape human experience.
IFT engaged in research spread
The IFT is vital to the De Vinci Research Center (DVRC), where transdisciplinary education and forward-thinking innovation converge.
Through this partnership, the three schools—EMLV, ESILV, and IIM—provide a robust platform for exploring future technologies and fostering an inclusive and sustainable approach to the challenges of tomorrow.
In bringing Sofy Yuditskaya to the De Vinci Higher Education community, the IFT continues to push the boundaries of how we think about the intersection of art, technology, and society. Sofy’s work invites us to reconsider our relationship with the invisible forces that shape our reality, leaving a lasting impression on those who attended her talk, whether in person or via livestream.
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