On Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 13:15, Mark-Jan Bludau (M.A.) will give a presentation on the topic "Unfolding Cultural Collections" as part of the VAC Colloquium.
Mark-Jan Bludau is research associate at UCLAB – FH Potsdam, visiting professor for interactive data visualization at Weissensee School of Art and Design Berlin, and an external PhD student at the VAC institute supervised by apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Christian Tominski.
Abstract:
Cultural institutions are digitizing their archives and collections, uncovering a wealth of previously largely unexhibited information. As these collections are presented on the web, the need for innovative interface and visualization approaches to make them digitally explorable is growing. Yet, concepts that go beyond conventional grid and search-based layouts, offering interfaces for unrestricted exploration of artifacts and artworks, remain rare. While humanist researchers emphasize the need for new humanistic visualization methods that are more sensitive to the specificity of cultural heritage data, cultural heritage data is also of interest to information visualization research for questions of representing uncertainty, computational analysis, provenance, bridging close and overview perspectives, serendipity, and engaging interaction concepts. Drawing from experiences with cultural collection visualization at the UCLAB (FH Potsdam), the talk will showcase research challenges, project processes, and outcomes from collaborations with cultural heritage collections, combining these insights with questions of human-computer interaction, design, collaborative methods, and critical practices—all with the aim of empowering people to interactively unfold the generosity of cultural collections.
After the presentation we look forwards to discussions while enjoying coffee and cookies.
When: Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 13:15
Where: Konrad-Zuse-Haus, Room 209/210