Sensing the Data, Practicing the Care – ISEA Dubai 2026, November 6-15
Project supported by the West University of Timisoara with funding from the Start Grant, Faculty of Arts and Design & smART + TECH + NATURE Lab, Center for Research and Creation in Decorative Arts and Design (CCCADD), Creative Center of Contemporary Visual Arts (CCAVC), and UVT Art Center
smArt + TECH + NATURE Lab FAD/UVT – KLIUS, 10 SeptembeR 2026
ABOUT š smART + TECH + NATURE Lab | FAD/UVT on a new international stage: KLIUS 2026 š University of Arts Linz, Hauptplatz 6, East Lecture Hall H6.DG.04 š 10 September 2026, 12:00 PM CEST On 10 September 2026, smART + TECH + NATURE Lab | FAD/UVT will participate in KLIUS 2026 ā Kunstuni Linz International Universities Seminar as part of the thematic panel āArt, AI, and Educationā. The presentation āsmART + TECH + NATURE Lab | FAD/UVT ā From Techno-Ecologies to a Living Knowledge Circuitā brings contemporary research and creative practices into dialogue with defining elements of TimiČoaraās local experimental culture. Technological premieres, experimental pedagogy, and interdisciplinary practices form the historical and institutional context from which the Lab is developing today ā a context in which art, science, technology, and nature are interconnected. The conceptual framework, developed by Lecturer Dr Aura BÄlÄnescu, is articulated through contributions by artists Paul Babencu, Deian Berar, Vlad JelmÄrean, Marius Jurca / 13m10j, Livia MateiaČ, and Miki Velciov, brought together within an intergenerational approach. š« Why Living Knowledge Circuit? Living Knowledge Circuit describes a process in which artistic and curatorial knowledge is generated through research and creation, circulated through mobility and international dialogue, transformed through feedback, and reintegrated into educational and cultural environments. Participation in KLIUS continues FAD/UVTās international trajectory, developed through āTechno-Ecologies for a Fragile Earthā ā Ars Electronica Campus Linz 2025 and āExtending the Body, Reflecting the Earthā ā New European Bauhaus Satellite Event 2026. In November, the circuit will continue at ISEA Dubai 2026 through āSensing the Data, Practicing the Careā. KLIUS 2026 also marks the public debut and first international mobility of the cultural project āsmART+TECH+NATURE Lab. Rethinking art, technology, ecology, and pedagogy as a living systemā, organised by Tehnoarte Association in partnership with the Faculty of Arts and Design at the West University of TimiČoara. More information: Event page: š https://fb.me/e/9TM74wCyN Klius webpage: š
De la texturÄ la structurÄ 3D
Ćn perioada 3-7 august, la Camping Nela Tur din CorbeČti, AsociaČia Tehnoarte din TimiČoara a organizat Čcoala de varÄ āDe la texturÄ la structurÄ 3Dā, un program educaČional STEAM dedicat copiilor din ciclul primar Či gimnazial ai Čcolii GimnazialÄ Sabin DrÄgoi din PetriČ. Acest laboratorul interdisciplinar face parte din ediČia 2026 a programului naČional Čcoli de VarÄ STEAM, implementat local de FundaČia ComunitarÄ TimiČoara, cu sprijinul FederaČiei FundaČiile Comunitare din RomĆ¢nia Či Pepco RomĆ¢nia. Pe parcursul celor cinci zile, 55 de copii au redescoperit natura prin observaČie, fotografie Či experiment artistic, urmĆ¢nd un parcurs creativ care i-a dus de la primele forme Či texturi observate Ć®n mediul Ć®nconjurÄtor pĆ¢nÄ la realizarea unor lucrÄri Či structuri tridimensionale. Programul a fost construit sub forma unui āLaborator al TransformÄrilorā, Ć®n care fiecare experienČÄ a devenit punct de plecare pentru urmÄtoarea etapÄ. Copiii au Ć®nceput prin a observa Či fotografia ceea ce Ć®i Ć®nconjura, au experimentat apoi tehnica fotograficÄ alternativÄ a cianotipiei, au transformat observaČiile Ć®n desene Či, ulterior, au construit obiecte Či structuri 3D pornind de la propriile imagini Či idei. Un rol important Ć®n acest proces l-a avut Či atelierul de reflecČie Či dezvoltare personalÄ, Ć®n cadrul cÄruia participanČii au fost Ć®ncurajaČi sÄ vorbeascÄ despre ceea ce au simČit, au descoperit Či au exprimat prin propriile creaČii. āDe la texturÄ la structurÄ 3Dā a urmÄrit mai mult decĆ¢t dezvoltarea unor abilitÄČi artistice. A fost un exerciČiu de a privi cu atenČie, de a pune Ć®ntrebÄri, de a experimenta Či de a transforma ceea ce observÄm Ć®n ceva personal. Pentru copii, natura a devenit astfel nu doar un spaČiu de explorat, ci Či o sursÄ de imagini, idei Či poveČti. La finalul Čcolii de varÄ, lucrÄrile realizate de copii au fost reunite Ć®ntr-o expoziČie publicÄ, prezentatÄ Ć®n cadrul evenimentului final din 7 august, la Camping Nela Tur
ExpoziČia de machete 3D
Laboratorul Viitorului la Vinga: CreaČie, Fotografie Či 3D, implementat de AsociaČia Tehnoarte este finanČat prin Fondul pentru un viitor mai bun Ć®n comunitÄČi ediČia 7, un program naČional de susČinere a iniČiativelor comunitare pentru educaČie, dezvoltat de @FederaÅ£ia FundaÅ£iile Comunitare
Extending the Body, Reflecting the Earth – New European Bauhaus Satellite event TimiČoara 9-13 june 2026
Project supported by the West University of Timisoara with funding from the Start Grant, Faculty of Arts and Design & smART + TECH + NATURE Lab, Center for Research and Creation in Decorative Arts and Design (CCCADD), Creative Center of Contemporary Visual Arts (CCAVC), and UVT Art Center
ExpoziČia de Fotografie – CLS. X
Laboratorul Viitorului la Vinga: CreaČie, Fotografie Či 3D, implementat de AsociaČia Tehnoarte este finanČat prin Fondul pentru un viitor mai bun Ć®n comunitÄČi ediČia 7, un program naČional de susČinere a iniČiativelor comunitare pentru educaČie, dezvoltat de @FederaÅ£ia FundaÅ£iile Comunitare din RomĆ¢nia ā FFCR cu sprijinul @Lidl Romania Či coordonat Ć®n Arad de @FundaČia ComunitarÄ TimiČoara.
ExpoziČia de fotografie – CLS. XI
Laboratorul Viitorului la Vinga: CreaČie, Fotografie Či 3D, implementat de AsociaČia Tehnoarte este finanČat prin Fondul pentru un viitor mai bun Ć®n comunitÄČi ediČia 7, un program naČional de susČinere a iniČiativelor comunitare pentru educaČie, dezvoltat de @FederaÅ£ia FundaÅ£iile Comunitare din RomĆ¢nia ā FFCR cu sprijinul @Lidl Romania Či coordonat Ć®n Arad de @FundaČia ComunitarÄ TimiČoara.
Laboratorul ViItorului
Laboratorul Viitorului la Vinga: CreaČie, Fotografie Či 3D, implementat de AsociaČia Tehnoarte este finanČat prin Fondul pentru un viitor mai bun Ć®n comunitÄČi ediČia 7, un program naČional de susČinere a iniČiativelor comunitare pentru educaČie, dezvoltat de @FederaÅ£ia FundaÅ£iile Comunitare din RomĆ¢nia ā FFCR cu sprijinul @Lidl Romania Či coordonat Ć®n Arad de @FundaČia ComunitarÄ TimiČoara.
Techno-Ecologies for a Fragile Earth – Ars Electronica CAMPUS Linz 3-7 september 2025
Project supported by the West University of Timisoara with funding from the Start Grant, Faculty of Arts and Design & smART + TECH + NATURE Lab, Center for Research and Creation in Decorative Arts and Design (CCCADD), Creative Center of Contemporary Visual Arts (CCAVC), and UVT Art Center in partnership with Ars Electronica Festival and KunstUniversitƤt Linz
