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09.11.06～09 GRL Kyoto first.1

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From November 5- 16, 2009 founders of Graffiti Research Lab, Evan Roth and James Powderly will be coming to Kyoto to celebrate the launching event of Graffiti Research Lab Kyoto.
The interdisciplinarity between graffiti, hip-hop and technological cultures enables GRL to create tools that allow people all over the world to play and interact with their surroundings in new ways.

During this period, the two founders of GRL will be presenting the original software that leave temporary graffiti and visual images on city's public walls, with tools and DIY vehicles invented by GRL Kyoto. There will be also the workshop called "Kyoto Protocol Hacking," as well as lectures discussing the relationships between public spaces and the expression of ideas as well as between art and activism. The Base including a cafe, temporary library, and vegetable stand will be open for the duration of their visit as a place for people to engage in discussions over coffee, books and vegetables.

It will be an exciting and a surprising twelve days of serious fun using tools that are accessible and easy-to-use for anyone. Playing and experimenting with GRL tools means to explore the versatility of technology, understanding the roles, tactics, values and powers embedded in the society, and taking back spaces filled with overflowing advertisement and other elements of consumerism.
We have different options for each of you: a lazy day with coffee and books at the Base, an adventure through the town of Kyoto, and workshops for the future hackers. Drop by and decide for yourself!

11.06 19:30～@base first Meeting
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