INVITATION TO OYOUN’S NEW MEDIA LAB
We’re very excited to share with you first information on our newly established media lab! Oyoun MediaLab is a collaborative space designed to ignite creativity, critique, exploration and joy at the intersections of technology, society and art. In doing so, the MediaLab centres decolonial, inclusive and queer*feminist perspectives in line with Oyoun’s Code of Conduct.
Situated in the souterrain of Oyoun, we have equipped the MediaLab space with various software and hardware tools and equipment (including a 3D printer, a laser engraving machine, a CNC machine, a programmable sewing machine), with an emphasis on making these accessible to the community and in turn letting the community shape the continuous development of the MediaLab.
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Space for Education, Exploration, Creation and Joy
Oyoun MediaLab is a collaborative space designed to ignite creativity, critique,exploration and joy at the intersections of technology, society and art. In doing so, the MediaLab centres decolonial, inclusive and queer*feminist perspectives in line with Oyoun’s Code of Conduct
Oyoun has equipped the MediaLab space with various software and hardware tools and equipment, with an emphasis on making these accessible to the community and in turn letting the community shape the continuous development of the MediaLab.
These are the four pillars of the Oyoun MediaLab:
Educational Missions through Peer Learning
We kickstart this adventure with various workshops, offering a space for all tech enthusiasts to shape the future of MediaLab. In our first workshop, “Hacking Systems,” we held conversations about possibilities and the lab’s potential, exploring ideas collectively. Together, we aim to create opportunities for our community, embracing the ethos of a hackerspace.
Following this, a series of workshops is planned, covering community needs mapping, conceptualisation and ideation as well as identifying opportunities. Workshop participants are encouraged to utilise the MediaLab space for their own educational purposes or become involved as active members.
Collaboration and Co-Exploration
Artists, curators, designers, researchers and all creative folks are invited to develop and share ideas or projects at different stages. Together we can assess what resources are currently available at Oyoun to support ideas and projects further..
Regular meetups at the MediaLab are open for people from different fields to get to know each other, connect around topics and ideas and start collaborating.
Open Access to Tools and Technologies
A crucial facet of MediaLab is making digital equipment accessible to all. We offer the opportunity to book the MediaLab space or individual machines, allowing you to bring your ideas to life independently. Simply reach out to us at space@oyoun.de, briefly describe your intentions, and we’ll find a suitable time together to use the space or request assistance.
Digital Art Performances
In addition to our core strategies, MediaLab actively supports digital artists by providing spaces for their performances. Our dedicated curatorial team, along with our esteemed MediaLab members, offer guidance and support to these artists, ensuring their digital art thrives.
Equipments
Our MediaLab provides the tools and resources to explore web technologies and frameworks, virtual, augmented and mixed reality, to experiment with game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity as well as design, photo and video editing tools.
Our space is equipped with a 3D printer, a laser engraving machine, a CNC machine, a programmable sewing machine, Additionally, our IoT station offers tools and microcomputers like Arduino. We continue to add tools and equipment and will update the list continuously. Please do share if you require specific tools and we will do our best to accommodate.
Invitation to join the Community
We’re excited to announce that Oyoun MediaLab will be available for booking and access on our website from September 21st.
We welcome artists, designers, makers, thinkers and tech enthusiasts to come together, exchange ideas, critique and reimagine art and tech as tools for empowerment..
If you are interested in booking the space, please reach out to space@oyoun.de; for discussing ideas and projects as well as needs for funding, please reach out to ideas@oyoun.de.
Please join the community at https://discord.gg/S7PMWhWQ