Why should it matter how the most visible devices are made? How is an interviewing software constructed, that claims to cut out the human bias common to face-to-face job interviews? In this talk, social designer Isabel Mager will take the visitors through her work in the TodaysArt exhibition, delving into her own artistic practice and research. Both of her research projects, ‘input = output’ and ‘5000times’, engage with the back-end and hidden structures of technology.

The talk is presented on the ground floor/ RNDR space, on the 1st floor of the building.

Rhizomatiks is a creative studio specialised in large scale commercial and artistic projects using both art and technology. Inspired by the structural pluralism embodied by the rhizome, Rhizomatiks was established as a nonhierarchical, liberal, decentralized collective. Rhizomatiks is the fertile soil, a meeting ground where specialists connect to tackle challenges and plant the seeds for a verdant future of novel experiences and innovative modes of expression. In this artist talk, Daito Manabe and Motoi Ishibashi of Rhizomatiks Research will discuss the ‘phosphere’ performance they are premiering at TodaysArt.

The artist talk is presented in the RNDR space, on the 1st floor of the building.

The Modular Synthesizer Ensemble puts its focus on a collective musical experience. Led by Gammon, this hands-on participatory workshop teaches basic knowledge about electronic sound production and composition. The workshop enables an intuitive approach to the analogue Modular Synthesizer and makes electronic music tangible and comprehensible. Because of its unique musical and social acoustic experience, the Modular Synthesizer Ensemble enables a similar challenge to experienced musicians, modular enthusiasts or people with no previous knowledge.

⇨ Please note: the workshop takes place in the basement. Space is limited, to reserve your spot please register by sending an email to workshop@todaysart.nl.

[needs answers, takes notes] The Haagse Popweek (organised by Popradar) will host a night for (starting) music artists. Artists can pitch songs (bring your usb) and ask questions to a professional panel. The panel includes people from various backgrounds, who can answer questions.

⇨ Panel:
Marieke Mckenna (Mink Records) | Lotte Sterk (MassiveMusic A&R) | David Koster (Top Notch A&R) | Henca Maduro (New Skool Rules) | Githa Biekman (AT Bookings)

⇨ 13:30 (welcome + sign-up) | 14:30-16:30 (panel) | 16:30-18:30 (drinks and showcases)

[exploring the alien, the unknown, the ‘other’] This year’s Modern Body Festival exhibition features out-of-body, one-on-one artworks, new speculative architecture in preparation for a zombie apocalypse, sonic bio-art, stunning short films exploring the isolation and loneliness of globalisation, and more.

⇨ Featured works:
The Constitute – EYESect | Weihaw Wang – The Cosmos Urchin | Maria Molina Peiro – One Year Life Strata | Alina Ozerova – Take Me, Bring Me | Natalia Papaeva – Yokhor | ^ Studio – Common Task | Alcaeus Spyrou – Anina | Sabina Ahn – Sonomatter | Erdem Tasdelem – Wild Child

⇨ Friday: 17:00-22:00 (exhibition), 19:00 (opening) | Saturday: 12:00-22:00 (exhibition), 22:00-02:00 (party) | Sunday: 12:00-20:00 (exhibition)

[growling stomachs] The ladies of HaagseHapjes will create an inspiring menu during this Di Verso’s halloween edition.

⇨ Menu:
1 | Boddy Mary & Witch Vingers
2 | Spicy (Cheese) Fondue in Pumpkin, Freaky Veggies, Bone Bread
3 | Dig your own Chocolate grave!

⇨ RSVP by attending the event

[preparing for a sonic high] The Grey Space collaborates with The Daily Indie to present three upcoming bands in the basement during Popronde Den Haag 2018.

⇨ Bands performing:
20:00 Elsa Lester | 21:30 Carina Nebula | 23:15 Smudged Toads

⇨ Check Popronde Den Haag for other venues and performances

[hearing various things] For the release party of Antilounge 22, Drones & Beats, Antilounge created a program consisting of 18 (!) experimental live acts in the basement of The Grey Space.

⇨ Drones: The Monoranger | Trapper | Mouches Volantes | Crystal Archives | YobKiss | Paul Klaui | The Sunshine Lounge, Rob Kanters X ISH Orchestra

⇨ Beats: De Methode | Generate | Duistere Bardo | Foresense | Olaf Wempe | Rowine | Medium Rar | Zoe Reddy | Marric | Gallus + vj Studio Baseground

[unpolished vibes] Vessel is a series of special concerts from national and international underground artists for a select audience at undiscovered locations in the city, organised by Paard. For this edition Vessel invited The Ex and The Howl Ensemble for raw, pure and unpolished performances.

[growling stomachs] ⇨ Menu:
1 | Sake with Edamame
2 | Japanese stamppot with chuka wakame, daikon, shi-take and a sesame-dressing.
With a homemade Sake sausage or vegetarian chicken teriyaki.
3 | Black sesame ice-cream

[gazing at time] P.S. organises “Time!”, an experience of the moment which offers a temporary respite, at the hectic pace of modern life and reflects on how we deal with time. For this #Hoogtij evening at The Grey Space, P.S. presents a program which continuously features performance art throughout the ground floor.

⇨ Participating artists: Larysa Bauge | Cristian Bujold l Vivian Chinasa Ezugha | Kuba Falkowski | Roos Hoffmann | Meri Hietala | Jolanda Jansen | Graham Martin | Ieva Savickaite | Somer Meijer | Yvette Teeuwen | Topp & Dubio

[seeing water worlds and gender-free nirvana’s] For this exhibition, the 2nd year graphic design students of the KABK had to create their own utopia and make cultural artefacts that would represent these new societies. From water worlds to gender-free nirvana’s, the students have created 10 ’what if?’ scenarios, let yourself emerge into these new worlds. 

[growling stomachs] ⇨ Menu:

1 | zucchini brocolli soup
2 | cheese fondue with bread, fresh vegetables, fried mushrooms, roasted cauliflower
3 | kruidnoten cake with white chocolate