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Martin Wattenberg + Fernanda Viegas |
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Body Electric - I Sing the Body Electric |
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ABOUT THE WORK
"Body Electric" is a poetic animation of literary works that celebrate physicality and sensuality. Kinetic type and photographic imagery come together to convey the energy and rhythm of three classic texts: verse 9 of Whitman's "I Sing the Body Electric," the "Song of Solomon" from the King James Bible, and the passage "On Kissing" from the Kama Sutra. The resulting visualizations, though determined by a generative algorithm, provide a window into a deeply human part of our culture.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Fernanda Viegas and Martin Wattenberg are known for their pioneering work in data visualization. Their scientific research has ranged from studies of Wikipedia to new techniques for making visualization broadly accessible. Their artwork has been exhibited in venues such as the New York Museum of Modern Art, the London Institute of Contemporary Arts, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. |
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