Translucent Futures with Angelo Vermeulen, Michaël Samyn & Auriea Harvey, Lowdjo and Guild for Reality Integrators and Generators :: October 31, 2008; 6:00 pm - 1:00 am :: FoAM, Koolmijnenkaai 30-34 Quai des Charbonnages, Brussels, Belgium.

During FoAM’s October Research Gathering, Angelo Vermeulen will present a round-up of Translucent Futures. Two specific topics are explored in more detail: representation of the digital and dystopia in cyberpunk from the late 80s/early 90s and hacking culture. The presentation will conclude with a personal selection of video clips of cyberpunk / dystopian movies.

From 9 pm we will move from Cyberpunk to Cyberbotany: FoAM and the Guild for Reality Integrators and Generators invite you to cultivate the vegetal side of your mind… From dystopia to heterotopia, from human-machine to human-plant interactions, a post-cyberpunk, (pre)futuristic celebration of the All Hallow’s Eve.

Additional magic will be summoned by Tale of Tales at 9 pm GMT/UTC when Michaël Samyn & Auriea Harvey will be performing the first of their two ABIOGENESIS parties in the Endless Forrest.

Lowdjo will mix some of his specially concocted tunes, dedicated to all hallows near and far.

FoAM’s kitchen witches will dust off their cauldrons & cook up various potions to keep us warm throughout the months of darkness…