Disonancias

First edition: DIVERGENTES 2005. Ten residencies were organized for international artists in research centres and companies, to carry out installations aimed at specific locations in Zumaia (Gipuzkoa), based on technologies, materials, processes or concepts developed by the participating entities. Collaborations: CAF / Juan Carlos Robles, IK4 / Luis Bisbe, IKUSI / Ewen Chardronnet, IRIZAR / Saioa Olmo, EiTB / Antón Cabaleiro, TECNALIA-AZTI / Hasan Elahi, TECNALIA-ROBOTIKER / Bruce Shapiro, TECNALIA-INASMET / Boris Nordmann, ULMA / Miren Arenzana, VICOMTECH / Flavien Théry.

Second edition: DISONANCIAS 2006/07. The second round also gathered artists or group of artists with 10 research centres and companies. The result of the 6 months of joint investigations were prototypes based on concepts, technologies, materials or processes. Collaborations: DAISALUX / David Cuartielles and Björn Walhström, EL CORREO / Yves Degoyon and Alejandra Pérez, FORMICA / Maureen Connor and Kadambari Baxi, GAIKER / Birzikla, GRUPO ALFA / Stephanie Davidson, KAIKU / Federica Matelli, LEIA / Olga Kisseleva, EiTB / Itxaso Díaz, EUVE / Saoirse Higgins, VICOMTECH / Paulo Correa da Silva.

Image: courtesy Maureen Connor and Kadambari Baxi / FORMICA.