2015.10.14 - 2015.12.31

Michal Cáb

[Czech Republic]

Artist Profile

Michal Cáb (* 1980) is a sound and multimedia artist based in Prague, Czech Republic. His artistic practice is centered on the mediums of noise improvisation, programming and the construction of specific audio visual instruments, while he also utilizes and teaches about open-source technologies. Michal finished his Ph.D. at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (Studio of Intermedia Work III / Tomáš Vaněk School) which was focused on the use of programming languages as a basic artistic tool and the use of the programming language Pure Data in different artistic contexts. Occasionally he collaborates with other artists who work in the mediums of theater and visual arts. Michal is part of the livecoding band k-o-l-e-k-t-i-v.github.io. 
http://ticho.multiplace.org/


Residency Plan

During his residency at Youkobo Art Space, Michal would aims to create a multichannel audio system based on Raspberry Pi microcomputers. The first stage will involve the development of the instrument and the programming of basic software and an interface. The second stage will involve the writing of a composition for this instrument. His residency will also include the organization of some open-source workshops in collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design, in addition to numerous (noisy) concerts.

*Exchange Program with OPEN A.i.R. in Pilsen, Czech

Date 2015.10.14 - 2015.12.31
Place AIR B
Website http://ticho.multiplace.org/