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Jon Astorquiza
Multidisciplinary artistJon Astorquiza is a Spanish multidisciplinary artist, cultural manager and creative consultant specialising in the intersection of art, science and technology. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Basque Country and postgraduate training in cultural management. From 2008 to 2018, he combined marketing and communications work in the software industry with directing Technarte, the International Conference on Art and Technology in Bilbao and Los Angeles. During this period, he built an international network of artists and cultural professionals and developed projects connecting artistic practice with emerging technologies. In 2018, he founded ElektrART, a creative studio developing digital art installations, immersive experiences and projects involving technologies such as big data, generative art and virtual reality. He also curates exhibitions and designs artistic residencies in scientific environments.
In this presentation, Jon Astorquiza looks back at a decade of Technarte, exploring how art and technology have evolved and influenced one another. Drawing on his experience directing the conference, he reflects on projects and artistic practices that bring together artists, scientists and engineers, highlighting how technological innovation creates new possibilities for artistic expression and interaction. The retrospective also considers Technarte’s role in connecting international creative communities and fostering collaboration across disciplines.