Matralab

matralab is a research space of inter-x art directed by Sandeep Bhagwati at Concordia University in Montréal.

matralab is a research space of inter-x art directed by Sandeep Bhagwati (Canada Research Chair) at Concordia University in Montréal. Founded in 2006, the lab is dedicated to using interdisciplinary art practice to bridge the gap between emerging art forms and their aesthetic reflection. Much of the research-creation at matralab operates at the intersection of various artistic disciplines while in

volving the development and use of cutting-edge technologies. Such activities - manifesting as artistic projects, software and hardware devices - are informed and guided by critical artistic and theoretical concerns rather than a positivist techno-commercial outlook. Through this approach, we aim to establish a practical and theoretical framework for the creation and evaluation of interdisciplinary, intercultural, intermedia and interactive art, maintaining artistic excellence while engaging in a larger social context. matralab is populated and managed year-round by a vibrant, close-knit group of artists and researches specializing in the fields of contemporary music, sound art, interactive media art, performance art, film, theatre, and web design. Aside from year-round staff and researchers, the matralab community is supplemented by artists-in-residence, external researchers, and post-doctoral appointments. The lab encourages exchange between artist-researchers in different fields of expertise through artistic collaborations and informal conversation. Artists-in-residence and external researchers may also benefit from lab facilities for their project, as well as various technical expertise. matralab curates regular events both within and outside the confines of the University. These events may be framed as concerts, exhibitions, workshops or symposia, but often fall somewhere in between established categories, bridging the gap between artistic presentation and academic reflection.

11/16/2024

Le CSSDM et la Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) ont dévoilé un nouveau guide pédagogique afin de permettre aux enseignants d’intégrer les œuvres de compositeurs contemporains dans leurs enseignements.

09/16/2024

A new call for TURBA The Journal for Global Practices in Live Arts Curation: the next issue "Un-Taking Sides" wants to reflect on how curators navigate the increasingly polarized public debates of our day. " How can we let live artists and curators guide thoughts and actions that can construct a common purpose? Where do those who untake sides, who speak for reasonableness, for compromise, for differentiated positions, for another perspective than the antagonism proposed by popular opinions find their voice in live arts expressions? How and where are audiences expressly invited to engage with finely wrought, differentiated, and complex points of view?" If you have something to contribute to this subject, be it an academic article, an essayistic observation, a poem, a letter from a specific city, a reflection on your own practice or on that of a curator you admire - please submit your text to TURBA by Nov 5.

01/23/2024

In early May, a conference in Montréal will focus on issues that also preoccupy me in my music: "Musicking in Difficult Times". The call is still open., Deadline February 15. You only need to hand in an abstract of your proposed talk. Several formats are possible, including remote presentation. If you are interested, here is the Call for Papers - let us come together and discuss these questions in an inclusive environment.

Music in Difficult Times: Global—Plural Temporalities Concordia University, Montreal. May 3–5, 2024Deadline: February 15, 2024

01/19/2024

CFP: Music in Difficult Times: Global—Plural Temporalities Posted on November 8, 2023 at 6:21 pm by Daniel Villegas Velez Concordia University, Montreal. May 3–5, 2024 Deadline: February 15, 2024 Version française a suivre. “May you live in interesting times!” Apocryphal Chinese Curse Fro...

12/18/2023

As every year for the last 20 years I have again written a little year end canon for people who love to sing. I wish all of us moments of wisdom, bliss, resilience and gentleness.

If you want to hear what the notes could sound like, here is a link to two simulations: one with only the voice you can see below, and one how it could sound if 4 people sing it.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OSGnI8mrO3Ebeosh1BqO7m4H-p0iyqcc?usp=drive_link

03/25/2022

matralab is back after the pandemic lockdown with a series of events: lectures, installations, concert, and a day of discussions. All under the heading: LISTENING BEYOND THE HUMAN. Come an join us in Montréal, from April 2-14.

matralab musicmovementmedia – art – theatretheory – research – agency matralab | musicmovementmedia – art – theatretheory – research – agency matralab presents In collaboration with Witness Open Lab, Hexagram Network, Groupe de Recherche en Médiatisation du Son & Milieux LISTENING B...

07/05/2021

Komprovisaatio kahdelle yhtyeelle kahdella paikkakunnalla (2021) Ti 6.7. 18.00–19.00 verkkolähetys Ke 7.7. 18.00–19.00 verkkolähetys To 8.7. 18.00–19.00 verkkolähetys Pe 9.7. 18.00–19.

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Montreal, QC
H3G1M8

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http://matralab.hexagram.ca/

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