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Cultural visualization may be the next level in the progression of visualization: learning to see in a new way, through scientific visualization then information visualization and now cultural. It may be the visual equivalent of the Sony Walkman, as in the film Strange Days; it may be network-based. It will involve experiences.
Consequently, our goal is to present cultural experiences using visualization techniques. Other networks typically offer ads and things -- a "shopping experience" at best. Here, the network is the only thing.
We are not primarily interested in content: content is everywhere. Instead, we are mainly interested in context. The Internet, for example, is not one king-sized event but millions of small, connected events. Here, the context is Atlanta -- and no ticket is needed: If you have to buy a ticket, it's not culture.
What can you do here? Find out what is going on in Atlanta -- and nowhere else. See and hear the raw, unsanitized character of independent artists. Get a sense of the unique atmosphere of live performances in small, intimate venues. Visit the artists' sites for more on their perspectives.
These experiences require duration -- time on your part to explore the presentations, download the audio files, even create your own show/CD with those files, and walk around and socialize. We think you will find this a distinctive place. But if you're looking for HTML, you'll find precious little of it here: HTML is so ... '90s.
"But Theseus refused to go by water, because the voyage was safe and easy. His idea was to become a great hero as quickly as possible, and easy safety was certainly not the way to do that." -- Edith Hamilton, Mythology
Last modified: 3/29/2000
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