Join us for a discussion on the intersection of art and law to explore the complex issues surrounding ownership, authenticity, and reproduction of works of art. From the ethical implications of using political figures, big brand logos, cultural appropriation to the legal challenges of protecting artists’ rights in the digital age, our panellists will delve into the legal and philosophical frameworks that shape the art world. Whether you are an artist, collector, or simply curious about the role of law in art, this panel promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging event.
Join the “Art Has No Gender” panel discussion at the Brisbane street art festival, exploring the idea that art can transcend physical boundaries and limitations. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing the diversity and inclusivity within the art world and breaking down traditional gender stereotypes that may limit creativity and artistic expression. Through this discussion, the panellists aim to inspire artists and art enthusiasts to challenge and push the boundaries of what art can be and what it can achieve.
With international borders now opening after three years we are excited to again welcome significant international artists to the BSAF Program. Join our diverse international artists from the BSAF 2023 program in an intimate panel discussion about their creative careers, their art practice and their experiences around the globe. Explore how they navigate global changes as an artist and express themselves in times of uncertainty. All are invited to attend, ask questions, and obtain insight into the lives of the artists leading the way for public art and street art around the world.
Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and art, this discussion centres around the ways in which AI is transforming and evolving the creative world, from generating new art forms to enhancing existing ones. The panellists examine the potential for AI to revolutionise the creative process, providing new tools and techniques for artists to explore and experiment with. They also discuss the ethical considerations that come with integrating AI into the art world, such as issues of authorship, ownership, and authenticity.
As part of BSAF, our friends at The Print Bar are having a little open-air breather to celebrate The Zookeeper’s new large-scale mural on their wall. There will be warm selections from Twin Sister and Health Club, coupled with some beers and bites from La Patrona and Ballistic Beer Co.
To ensure a covid-safe experience, the event has a 100 person capacity—thank you for understanding.
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We acknowledge the Turrbal & Yaggera peoples, the Custodians of Meanjin; the unceded lands on which we hold this event. We pay our respects to their elders; past, present and emerging.
As part of this year’s festival, QMF and BSAF are thrilled to present a live canvas portrait painting in Queen Street Mall. Visual artists will weave together original portraits of three unique Brisbane identities – Kitch, Anisa and Michelle. They each bring a sense of culture, activism and respect to all things Brisbane, and have individually contributed to the forthcoming City Symphony mobile app. This new and immersive music and audio tour soundtracks on-foot exploration of the Brisbane CBD, responding to your geographic location. Download from your favourite app store and listen to their contributions when City Symphony launches in May!
For the second year in a row, BSAF will be partnering with Brisbane BMW to deliver the BSAF Art Cars – where two local artists will have their designs showcased on a BMW M3 and an M4 Coupé. 2021 sees internationally renowned artists Sofles and Tori-Jay Mordey’s designs proudly displayed on the cars that will be driven around Brisbane throughout the festival.
BMW has a history of art cars and BSAF 2020’s art car was designed in collaboration with Spectator Jonze to bring the 2 Series to life. This year in partnership with Brisbane BMW we have curated two ‘BMW Inspired’ Art Cars with the 2021 M3 being wrapped in original Sofles artwork and the 2021 BMW M4 being wrapped in an original Tori-Jay Mordey artwork.
BMW has a history of working with artists through a series of works, first introduced in 1975 by French driver, Hervé Poulain, who invited the artist, Alexander Calder, to design and paint the very first BMW art car. The car was used to race in the 1975 24 hours Le Mans endurance race.
You can view these artworks at events throughout the festival program as the cars will be driving around the city and on display at various locations.
How communities perceive, talk about and interact with artificial intelligence (AI) – understanding its benefits and potential risks – has never been more important. Misinformed or exaggerated debate not only affects public confidence, but can ultimately impact on ways AI is developed, adopted and regulated.
Visualising AI – Science Meets Street Art Co-Lab recognises that for AI to be truly effective as a transformative technology, intended to augment and extend human potential, it must be developed with everyone in the loop.
In collaboration with Queensland AI Hub (and support of its founding partner, the University of Queensland), Vast Yonder is excited to launch this globally unique sub-program of the 2021 Brisbane Street Art Festival – evolving a concept originally conceived by STEM+ TV/Online Presenter, Lee Constable.
Designed to canvass authentic public discourse around creation and use of AI, the novel legacy project pairs Queensland’s leading AI experts with up-and-coming street artists, culminating in four legacy murals across Greater Brisbane.
AI Expert – Associate Professor Felipe Gonzalez (QUT) Felipeis an aeronautical engineer with a passion for innovation in the fields of aerial robotics and automation. He combines the power of AI and drones to better understand and safeguard precious environments… from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica.
AI Expert – Professor Scott Chapman (University of Queensland) Scott is an expert at putting big data to work in the field of crop simulation modelling and genetics – leading teams to combine AI and other technologies (drone data, remote sensing from satellites, IoT sensors and image processing) to predict and adapt grain crops across Australia. Ultimately, his work aims to help farmers by synchronising crop growth and development to extremely variable climates.
AI Expert – Professor Janet Wiles (University of Queensland) Janet specialises in human-robot interactions, language technologies, bio-inspired computation, visualisation and AI, complex systems modelling in biology and neuroscience, human memory, language, and cognition.
AI Expert – Dr Sally Shrapnel (University of Queensland) Sally is an interdisciplinary scientist working at the interface of causality and machine learning. The former GP is currently the lead on an international COVID-19 related study, using AI to predict kidney injury.
A hard-working silly-bugger. His illustrations have been used to brand countless bands, bars and beers. From the full branding of restaurants and bars, to gig posters, apparel design and every form of illustrative branding. He’s the Head Illustrator and Co-Founder of Snake Eyes Studios in Newtown, the studio is within the compounds of the Young Henrys beer brewery (it’s amazing). They listen to Slayer and drink a lot of coffee. He has an obsession with skulls, monsters, Dad- jokes, red meat and stuff with eyeballs. He also loves swearing. He toasts his sandwiches. He prefers chunky markers to biros. And he’s always down for silly-business.
‘Theatre of Thunder STORMBODIES’ from HAIKU Arts directed by Megan Janet White… fuse butoh dance, dystopian body installation with the apocalyptic atmospherics of Matt Dabrowski. TOT STORMBODIES move in the unbound, in between spaces of the urban fabric, igniting a state of poetic rupture and transmutation, conjuring an evocative, immersive body storm! They are known for making durational rituals, pop up actions and communal workshops. BUTOH dance workshop with Megan Janet White Experience the interior moves and motives of Theatre of Thunder STORMBODIES. As part of the workshop ‘become a body storm’ by joining a pop up, street performance with costuming and atmos included. Beginners welcome!
