Medialab Prado

A parasite is defined as an organism living with, or on another organism and an intimate association between organisms of two or more kinds. In cities, associations between technological objects and networks, buildings and bodies are carried out in ways that can be considered parasitic, illustrating a continuous and emerging state of hybridity. An artist, the ultimate parasite, who creates networked, location-based works can highlight and exploit these different relationships, by hijacking transmissions and space, developing hybrid forms between the technological and everyday, nomadic and vagabond architectures and other delightful activities. Within this seminar we will explore all things parasitic and consider various strategies and methodologies for making networked location-based work.