They will also speak about their vision of ‘AI for Cultural Good’ which has driven them to collaborate with archives such as (British Film Institute) and museums (AGNSW, Immigration Museum Melbourne)
Doors Open = 5:00pm
Artist Talk = 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Q + A = 7:00pm – 7:15pm
Networking = 7:15pm – 7:45pm
Close = 8:00pm
Free entry with registration here
Who are Murthovic and Thiruda?
MURTHOVIC
A Hyderabad (India)-based electronic music composer, DJ and sound designer, Murthovic has been working in the electronic music field for close to 20 years. He is the producer of the acclaimed electro-classical dance opera Antariksha Sanchar, as well as the sound designer for Antariksha Studio which is producing two IPs – a new video game called ‘Antara’ and Elsewhere in India. He has been a student in both the Western and Indian classical worlds of music, while electronic music has been his consistent practice, evident in his touring the festival and club circuit in the country consistently for 2 decades.
THIRUDA
Thiruda is an acclaimed media artist, creative director and curator who specialises in creating immersive experiences for electronic music. Working with a network of artists, filmmakers, animators and game developers, Thiruda produces a diverse range of creative projects that present an authentic viewpoint of India to the world. He is a co-founder of Quicksand, a renowned innovation consultancy, as well as UnBox Festival. He is a co-founder of the erstwhile audio-visual collective BLOT! (2007-2017) – best known for shaping the Indian live visuals and electronica scene in India.
What is Lab Rats?
Lab Rats is ILA’s public program focused on creative tech, shared learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration as a series of workshops, artist presentations, networking sessions, and discussion panels.
With an emphasis on developing creative communities, Lab Rats fosters a network of emerging and established artists, providing opportunities for participants to upskill, reskill and learn new skills, build portfolios and make connections that expand creative and career prospects within the creative industry.
Acknowledgement of Country:
The Lab acknowledges that we are meeting, creating and working on the traditional land of the Kaurna People. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage beliefs and relationship with the land. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.
