Sousveillance Culture with A. Alexander, J. Magid and H. Elahi [led by Rhizome’s Marisa Olson]

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Artist: Rhizome

A panel discussion led by Marisa Olson, Curator and Editor of Rhizome. Panelists: Amy Alexander, Jill Magid and Hasan Elahi

Rhizome is organizing a panel in conjunction with Conflux, on sousveillance, the practice of watching from below (sous-) rather than above (sur-). A diverse group of artists whose work engages surveillance will explore the cultural and political implications of sousveillance, which tends to be discussed as empowering when manifest as a “taking-back” of cameras or the rising-up of “little brother,” but which also unfolds in an era of increased self-surveillance, encouraged by both the government and the culture of participatory and “transparent” media.