Perfection: a biometric mirror by Lucy McRae
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Biometric Mirror, Lucy McRae -
| Date | 25 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pm 26 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pm 27 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pm 28 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pm 29 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pm 30 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pm |
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| Cost | Free |
| Bookings | Phone: 03 8664 7099 Phone: 03 8664 7099 Email: inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au |
| Location | Library forecourt 328 Swanston Street |
What if a mirror could reflect your ‘perfect’ self? Dare to peek into this biometric mirror that uses computer vision algorithms to show you your mathematically perfect face and reveal your hidden psychological traits. Presented in partnership with Science Gallery Melbourne.
About the artist
Lucy McRae is a sci-fi artist, film director, TED Fellow and body architect who places the human body in complex, futuristic scenarios that confound the boundaries between the natural and artificial, inventing iconic artworks that take people beyond the expectations of themselves. Trained in classical ballet and interior design, her approach is to influence culture by exploring scientific breakthroughs relating to health and the human body, while providing a feminine point of view on emerging technology.
Join Lucy McRae and computer-human interaction researcher Dr Niels Wouters as they reflect on the imperfections of artificial intelligence in the Hugh T Williamson lecture.