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Benjamin EarlBenjamin Earl is a Designer and Artistic Technologist with an interest in the digitisation of everyday life, the rendering and simulation of physical environments, and digital communication and knowledge sharing practices. In his work he uses moving image and computer programming to create films, websites, installations and performances that reveal entangled narratives and complex power structures.

His work involves looking closely at the material and tangible ruptures of digital culture whilst simultaneously trying to imagine new ways of computing that can be contextual, situated and relational. His work has been exhibited at Het Nieuwe Insituut (Rotterdam), Impakt Festival (Utrecht), Bureau Europa (Maastricht), Fibre Festival (Amsterdam) and CIVA Festival (Vienna) amongst others. He has a BA in Graphic Design from Falmouth University, UK and an MA in Non Linear Narrative from the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague.		1991Born in Taunton, UK / Works in Rotterdam, NL(+31) 0611222232
bnjmnearl@gmail.com
bnjmnearl.eu
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Upcoming and RecentResearch Night: localhostNieuwe InstituutNovember, 2024Rotterdam, NLwith USB Club and Claire L. Evanshttps://nieuweinstituut.nl/en/events/research-nights-localhost
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Nieuwe InstituutResearcher of Digital CultureMarch 2023 - March 2025Rotterdam, NLCo-curating the digital culture lab with Ramon Amarohttps://nieuweinstituut.nl/en/projects/minus-one
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TeachingThe Royal Academy of Art, The HagueTutor of Design Research, (BA Graphic Design)September, 2022The Hague, NLIn collaboration with Marthe Prins.
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HagueTutor at the Design Inquriry Group, (BA Graphic Design + MA Non Linear Narrative)November, 2021The Hague, NLIn collaboration with Marthe Prins. Invited by Roosje Klaap
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HagueTutor at the Design Inquriry Group, (BA Graphic Design + MA Non Linear Narrative)April, 2021The Hague, NLIn collaboration with Marthe Prins. Invited by Roosje Klaap
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Grants & ResidenciesStimuleringsfondsTalent Development GrantSeptember, 2022Rotterdam, NL
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KABK Research GroupDesign-Researcher in ResidenceSeptember, 2022The Hague, NL
https://www.kabk.nl/en/lectorates/design/design-the-deep-future-research-group-2022-23-2
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Sasso ResidencyArtist in Residence at SassoJuly, 2022Vairano, CHhttps://www.sasso-residency.ch/
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Droom en DaadGrant RecipientJune, 2021Rotterdam, NL
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ScreeningsCIVA FestivalWhen I Look Through My Browser Window I Can Feel The Fresh AirFebruary, 2021Remote, Vienna/RotterdamInvited by Marijn Bril Screened: All These Open Windows but No Fresh Air.
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Fibre FestivalInstability StreamSeptember, 2020Amsterdam, NLScreened: All These Open Windows but No Fresh Airhttps://2020.fiberfestival.nl/artist/screening/instability-stream/
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Impakt FestivalThe Data SelfOctober, 2018Utrecht, NLInvited by Alex Anikina, screened: Targets with interview after screeninghttps://impakt.nl/festival/2018/screening/the-data-self
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Violent PatternsJune, 2018The Hague, NLScreened: Unopened Spacehttps://www.kabk.nl/en/events/violent-patterns-symposium-master-non-linear-narrative
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Exhibitionsarc en rêveL’architecture des réalités mises en scèneMarch, 2024Bordeaux, FRCurated by Saskia van Steinhttps://www.arcenreve.eu/exposition/larchitecture-des-realites-mises-en-scene
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Stichting LinkPluralities of Scale exhibitionNovember, 2023Nijmegen, NLGroup show curated by Florian van Zandwijk and Martijn van Bovenhttp://www.stichtinglink.nl/
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Goethe InsitutePassages en passantMarch, 2023Rotterdam, NLDuo show with Daniela de Paulishttp://www.stichtinglink.nl/
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Produce GalleryAlignJanuary, 2022Corpus Christi, USAAs part of Radius Collective
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Het Nieuwe InstituutThe Architecture of Staged RealitySeptember, 2021Rotterdam, NLCurated by Saskia van Steinhttps://wonderewereld.hetnieuweinstituut.nl/en
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Groot Atelier Weekend RotterdamExtra Practice – Open StudiosSeptember, 2021Rotterdam, NL
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Bureau EuropaLandscape as CultNovember, 2019Maastricht, NLInvited by Saskia van Steinhttps://www.bureau-europa.nl/landschap-als-cult/
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Dutch Design WeekWhat If...Lab: Safety MattersOctober, 2019Eindhoven, NLAs part of Extra Practice with Gijs de Boer and Emma Verhoevenhttps://ddw.nl/en/magazine-archive/348/what-if-lab-live-safety-matters
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HagueGraduation Show: Identity–>Body–>Machine–>Earth–>SystemJuly, 2019The Hague, NLCurated with Agata Jaworska
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HaguePanoramaJanuary, 2018The Hague, NLCurated by Linda van Deursen
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WorkshopsHomemade Computer Club #2VariaNovember, 2024Rotterdam, NLhttps://varia.zone/en/homemade-computer-club-session-02.html
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Homemade Computer Club #1VariaOctober, 2024Rotterdam, NLwith Vo Eznhttps://varia.zone/homemade-computer-club-session-01.html
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Falmouth UniversityFreewriting on SiteOctober, 2024Falmouth, UKInvited by Lizzie Ridout, In collaboration with Kirsten Spruit
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RobidaSite-Specific: An Introduction to Making Placeful WebsitesApril, 2024Topoló, ITIn collaboration with Kirsten Spruithttps://www.are.na/benjamin-earl/site-specific-an-introduction-to-making-placeful-websites
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Fruitful SchoolUltralight WorkshopJanuary, 2024New York City, USAInvited by Laurel Schwulsthttps://fruitful.school/workshops/ultralight/index.html
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Hackers & Designers SummercampHow to Code in SituJuly, 2023Sint-Oedenrode, NLhttps://hackersanddesigners.nl/s/Summer_Camp_2023/p/Coding_in_Situ
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Design Academy EindhovenOnce Upon a Time in Desktoppywood 2.0January, 2022Eindhoven, NLInvited by Saskia van Stein. In collaboration with Emma Verhoevenhttps://desktoppywood.bnjmnearl.eu/
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Willem de Kooning AcademieSensing Landscape workshop with Roberta Di Cosmo and Branding studentsOctober, 2021Rotterdam, NLInvited by Charly Blödel
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Royal Academy of Art, The HagueMaking a Scene: Mushroom RadioJune, 2021The Hague, NLInvited by Donald Weber and McNab as Mushroom Radio
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Royal Academy of Art, The HagueMaking Waves: An Introduction to RadioApril, 2021The Hague, NLInvited by Roosje Klaap as Good Times Bad Times
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Design Academy EindhovenOnce Upon a Time in Desktoppywood: An Introduction into Non-Professional Modes of Digital StorytellingDecember, 2020Eindhoven, NLInvited by Saskia van Stein. In collaboration with Emma Verhoeven
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Design Academy EindhovenRadio as an Educational Tool with MA Information DesignNovember, 2020Eindhoven, NLInvited by Joost Grootens as part of Good Times Bad Times
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Talks / Presentations / Panel Discussions/InterviewsResearch Night: localhostNieuwe InstituutNovember, 2024Rotterdam, NLwith USB Club and Claire L. Evanshttps://nieuweinstituut.nl/en/events/research-nights-localhost
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Minimal CircuitInstitut français NL & Nieuwe InstituutNovember, 2024Rotterdam, NL
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Self-organized: alternative economiesPlatform BK: Collaboration StationNovember, 2024Amsterdam, NLInvited by Hackers & Designershttps://hackersanddesigners.nl/self-organized-alternative-economies.html#Benjamin_Earl
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Nieuwe InstituutNew Computer Club Radio - Sites of InquirySeptember, 2024Rotterdam, NLAs part of -1
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Mister MotleyInterview and visit to The Balcony with Marijn BrilDecember, 2023Den Haag, NLhttps://www.mistermotley.nl/met-benjamin-earl-naar-general-morphology-of-urbanism-bij-the-balcony/
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Stichting LinkThe Microchip Archive: Plural Methods of Production - Artist TalkDecember, 2023Nijmegen, NL/Remote
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The National Film School of DenmarkNaive YearlyAugust, 2023Copenhagen, DKInvited by Kristoffer Tjalvehttps://naiveyearly.com/#overview
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Fault Lines SymposiumCoding-in-SituDecember, 2022The Hague, NLAs part of the Design and the Deep Future Research Group at KABK.https://www.kabk.nl/agenda/fault-lines-kabk-research-forum-2022
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Iceland University of the ArtsAbove and Below: Listening to Unreachable PlacesSeptember, 2022OnlineInvited by Anna Diljá Sigurðardóttir
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HagueLife After NLNMarch, 2022The Hague, NL
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CBKRadio Palais MaashavenFebruary, 2022Rotterdam, NLAs part of Good Times Bad Times
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International Architecture Biennale RotterdamWater School X Good Times Bad TimesJuly, 2021Rotterdam, NLInvited by Studio Makkink & Beyhttps://smb-waterschool.nl/en/news/making-waves/45
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Design Academy EindhovenLooking for Stygmergy: Episode 1February, 2021Eindhoven, NLInvited by Martina Muzihttps://lookingfor.stigmergy.online/episode-01
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CIVA FestivalPanel discussion on The Nature Image, On Production, Representation, and NetworksFebruary, 2021Remote, Vienna/RotterdamInvited by Marijn Bril
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HagueLecture on Micro-targettingMay, 2018The Hague, NL
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HagueLecture on large group communicationMarch, 2018The Hague, NL
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The Royal Academy of Art, The HagueLecture on peer-to-peer technologySeptember, 2018The Hague, NL
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WritingNaive Yearly x Are.naCoding-in-SituMarch, 2024onlineEssay based on my talk about coding in situ during Naive Yearly 2023
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De Stoker #5"A Tale of One Radio"July, 2020Short article about Good Times Bad Timeshttps://www.stadindemaak.nl/the-stoker-5-pension-almonde-the-new-normal/
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The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague"How to Live Quick and Easy in an Age of Networked Technology"March, 2019MA Thesis
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Falmouth University"The New Aesthetic and the Relationship Between Humans and Computers."December, 2013BA Thesis
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EducationFalmouth UniversityBA (Hons) Graphic Design2011 – 2014Falmouth, Cornwall, UKdisseration advisor: Jeremy Tridgellhttps://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/graphic-design
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Royal Academy of Art, The HagueMA Non Linear Narrative2017 – 2019The Hague, NLthesis advisor: Nick Axelhttps://www.kabk.nl/en/programmes/master/non-linear-narrative
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Work Experienceindependent practiceWorking in art world, digital design, education, broadcasting and research.2015 –The Hague, NL
Amsterdam, NL

currently: Rotterdam, NL		In my independent practice I work on self-inititated projects, client projects and collaborations with others.

My practice does not fit within one disipline, I work as a graphic designer, film maker & film editor, writer, programmer and event organiser.		bnjmnearl.eu
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Good Times Bad TimesCo-founder2020 –Rotterdam, NLA community radio with Jack Bardwell and Kirsten Spruithttps://goodtimesbadtimes.club/
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Extra PracticeCo-founder2019 –Rotterdam, NLA group for working and learning together with Gijs de Boer and Emma Verhoevenhttp://extrapractice.space/
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VandejongDigital design trainee2016 – 2017Amsterdam, NLVandejong is a communications agency based in Amsterdam. Their clients included Marres, Rabobank, Unseen and The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestrahttps://www.vandejong.com/
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Studio HendriksenDesign Assistant2015 – 2016Amsterdam, NLStudio Hendriksen is the independent design practice of Chantal Hendriksen. I worked with her on projects for Amsterdam Art, Oude Kerk and De Hallen Haarlemhttp://www.studiohendriksen.com/
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CopyrightThis spreadhseet CV was inspired by Mindy Seu and Laurel Schwulst.