The exponential development of new technologies increases possibilities of art interventions in urban space: mobile and wireless technologies, geo-localisation or geographical information systems, sensors and long-range interaction systems, digital technologies. They generate new artistic practices by the interaction with urban environment and flux, communication, mobility concepts and participation with residents. As the first step of a large European project led by Dédale on the topic of "Smart Cities" , a one day conference organized at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris invites French and international research actors in cultural sector, urban development and architecture to take part. Artists’ and architects’ collectives among the most innovative in Europe will come to present a selection of committed and original projects: Raumlabor (Berlin), Exyzt (Paris), LAb-[au] (Brussels). During a talk called “PlayGreen” artists, landscape architects and architects will share their reflexions on the nature’s role in the city. With the participation of Coloco collective (Paris) and Richard Reynolds (London) representing the Guerrilla Gardening international project.

Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris | 26 sept. | 14h > 18h
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