Using science, alchemy and biotech-wizardry, Lucy McRae and Mike Pelletier work together for the first time on a machine that redefines the body’s surface. The Peristaltic Skin Machine is an experimentation into water, air and colour draped over the body.

A family of holographic light beings, sculpting and drawing robots, an orchestral milk float, a giant vertical electronic wave and the masters of kinetic art, are just some of the incredible exhibits at Kinetica Art Fair 2010. jotta went along to the opening and spoke to some of these tech-artists about their sci-fi wizardry.

Since the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius is also one of the European Capital’s of Culture for 2009, and jotta was there in October as the virtual partner for NEU NOW festival, we thought it fitting to shine some light on this Eastern block hub for creativity- from a local perspective. We asked visual artist and composer of experimental music, Arturas for the inside tips on Vilnius.

jotta popped down to the week long workshop commandeered by glueLondon and onedotzero, the international festival of innovative adventures moving image, to find out what their crack teams of students had in mind to change our urban environment for the better.

Whether it’s deep space disco you’re into, avant electronics or good old krautrock, you’re bound to find something to satisfy sonic cravings during Southbank Centre’s Ether festival.