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5107: Urban Expeditions in Dortmund along the GPS Matrix PHOENIX Halle Dortmund, 21 - 22 June 2008

00:00 – 00:00

PHOENIX Halle

Free admission

775 1 Trischak GPS workshop 2008

HMKV at PHOENIX Halle Dortmund
Saturday, 21 – Sunday, 22 June 2008 (the longest days of the year!)

Maximum number of participants: 20
Language: German

As part of “Waves – The Art of the Electromagnetic Society”
HMKV at PHOENIX Halle Dortmund
10 May – 29 June 2008

PHOENIX Halle Dortmund
Hochofenstr. / corner of Rombergstr.
Dortmund-Hörde

 

The Austrian artist Evamaria Trischak uses the geographic coordinate system as the starting point for developing a unique psychogeographic experience of Dortmund.

Dortmund is located at 51° north of the equator and 07° east of Greenwich, the so-called prime meridian. This means that all GPS coordinates in Dortmund begin with the designation N 51° E 07°. The title of the workshop, 5107, refers to these coordinates.

The workshop focuses on the precise minute intersections of the GPS grid within the urban area of Dortmund. These points are approximately 1.9 km apart on the north–south axis and around 1 km apart on the east–west axis.

The aim of the workshop is to locate these places using GPS devices and document them photographically. For the 5107 project, four photographs are required for each point – one in each cardinal direction.

By navigating to a GPS minute intersection, participants embark on an expedition through Dortmund – away from historically developed street networks. Dortmund becomes an expedition site, an object of measurement, a playground and an abstract matrix.

Through a precise registration and implementation strategy, the workshop encourages a systematic and conceptual exploration of Dortmund’s urban space.

 

Workshop schedule

Saturday

11:30 am–12:30 pm
Lecture / introduction by Evamaria Trischak

12:30–1:30 pm
Preparation and discussion with workshop participants

1:30–6 pm
Workshop – exploring Dortmund along the GPS matrix

6–7:30 pm
Evaluation and exchange of experiences

Sunday

11:30 am–12:30 pm
Meeting and exchange of experiences during brunch

12:30–5 pm
Workshop – exploring Dortmund along the GPS matrix

5–6:30 pm
Evaluation, discussion and preparation of the public presentation

6:30–7:30 pm
Public presentation of the 5107 workshop in the exhibition area

 

Participants should bring:

  • Digital camera (including transfer cable)
  • Weatherproof clothing
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Compass (if available)
  • Sufficient drinks

 

Participation requirements:

  • Binding registration by 18 June 2008
  • Participants are responsible for travel, meals and accommodation costs; participation in the workshop is free of charge
  • HMKV recommends the City Hotel Dortmund