Artwork requirements:
Cortona VRML and Flash 6+ plug-ins. Hi-specification graphics card.

About the artwork:
Data_cosm is an examination of the chronological archives generated by news media and of the dynamic information structures that mediate this process. Each day, the artwork deconstructs and reassembles the BBC's Internet news service into a continuously evolving 3D realm populated with multiple viewpoints. In the physical gallery space the construct appears as a 'painterly' expanse, whist on-line the visualisation of the artwork is that of a tactile 'sculptural' form.

About the artist:
Michael Takeo Magruder's work examines the iconic nature of mass media and global communication in our information dependent society. His practice in New Media has received substantial international recognition and has been exhibited worldwide. For further information, please visit: www.takeo.org.

With thanks to:
Drew Baker [VRML programming] : David Steele [Java programming] : King’s Visualisation Lab, Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King’s College London [technology support]