As part of the Samsung Art+Prize, I  tweeted the whole of the data sprite timeline of Self Portrait: Arnolfini.  

 #SP_Arnolfini

Recalled from composite memory on the eve of our centenary in 2061, three relational threads are intertwined;

1. social and financial organisation

2. technological innovation

3. art and its institutions

The complete timeline of institutional self consciousness, 2061-1831; starts with riots.

You can read a data sprite snippet, or see the beautiful book designed by Stephen Coates, published by Arnolfini and available from Cornerhouse.

As part of Self Portrait; Arnolfini we produced a beautiful celebratory publication, designed by Stephen Coates and developed in close collaboration with archivist Julian Warren.  

Recalled from composite memory on the eve of our centenary in 2061, three relational threads are intertwined;

1. social and financial organisation

2. technological innovation

3. art and its institutions

You can view, or download a .pdf, read a data sprite snippet, or see how we developed the raw-text on this wiki.

A print version is published by Arnolfini and available from Cornerhouse.

As part of the Self Portrait; Arnolfini project we are making a publication of the relational timeline for the Birthday Celebrations. Recalled from composite memory in 2061, three threads are intertwined;

1. social and financial organisation

2. technological innovation

3. art and its institutions

You can see how the text develops, as we're writing it collaboratively on this wiki. The book should be ready for the party on September 23rd 2011.

A sample:

1851, The Great Exhibition

"A great people will invite all civilized nation to a festival, to bring into comparison the works of human skill. the organisatuon of this giant enterprise; the inclusion of every type of process of manufacture; the successful appeal to all clases of the population; the stimulation of trade, will commend this Exhibition to our ancestors, as it now does to ourselves."  Henry Cole

Wedneday 30th March, 6pm Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol

To coincide with the Self portrait; Arnolfini project, I will be giving a lecture about archives, research and exhibition as part of the

Art in the City Spring 2011 Lecture Series
Organised by Arnolfini, Bristol City Council and the University of the West of England, this programme of events explores public art commissioning in Bristol and further afield.