Mert Akbal
Mert Akbal (born 4 December 1980 in Istanbul) is a visual artist and researcher living and working in Germany, known for their contributions in the fields of generative media art, cognitive sciences,[1] and artificial intelligence.[2] They work as a researcher and assistant professor at the University of Fine Arts Saar in Saarbruecken, Germany,[3] as well as a former academic researcher and currently and associate at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences.[4]
Akbal's practice encompasses the creation of visual media art, which includes animated paintings,[5] animations, and mapping projections.[6] In addition to their artistic endeavors, Akbal is involved in research in interdisciplinary projects between art and cognitive sciences.[7]
Akbal's artworks have gained international recognition, having been exhibited in various countries such as International Symposium on Electronic Arts 2018 in Durban South Africa[8] and at the Center for Arts and Media Karlsruhe.[9] Their work is also part of several collections and has been acquired by museums.[10] This blend of artistic creativity and scientific inquiry positions Akbal at the intersection of art and technology, contributing to the evolving dialogue between these disciplines.
References
- ↑ Motyka, Paweł; Akbal, Mert; Litwin, Piotr (2021-05-04). "Forward optic flow is prioritised in visual awareness independently of walking direction". PLOS ONE. 16 (5): e0250905. Bibcode:2021PLoSO..1650905M. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0250905. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 8096117 Check
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- ↑ "Alle Infos zur Person: Mert Akbal". www.hbksaar.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ "Mert Akbal, Dipl. Künstler". Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ Golling, Marcus. "Traumbotschaften eines Malers". Augsburger Allgemeine (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ "Kandinskys Kaleidoskop. Ein immersiver Erlebnisraum zum Elysée-Jahr". Historisches Museum Saar. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ "VReha - Virtuelle Welten für digitale Diagnostik und Rehabilitation". www.vreha-project.com (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ ""Binocular Waves" by Mert Akbal". ISEA Symposium Archives. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ "Mert Akbal". zkm.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ https://www.kulturbesitz.de/de/ausstellungen?tx_mmexhibition_exhibitionfrontend%5Baction%5D=show&tx_mmexhibition_exhibitionfrontend%5Bausstellung%5D=321&tx_mmexhibition_exhibitionfrontend%5Bcontroller%5D=Ausstellung&cHash=03127811352e963cba0f9b51a2bf0f65
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