NODE+CODE #20 Workshop You ok, Robot? – Introduction to Parallel Interaction

The workshop presents “Parallel Interaction”, a conceptual framework Amir Bastan has been developing as part of his PhD research. It proposes a reorientation of how we understand interactivity in contemporary artworks that engage with machines, robotics, AI, and generative systems.
Participants will be introduced to the concepts of Parallel Interaction, Quasi-Interaction, and Self-Interaction. Together, we will analyse a curated selection of contemporary artworks, and apply these conceptual tools to have a different understanding of human-machine relations and emergent behaviours in art and design contexts.

The workshop is hosted by Amir Bastan whose work explores human consciousness, artificial intelligence, and robotics within media arts and interactivity frameworks. Currently a doctoral researcher at Creative Robotics and lecturer at Kunstuni Linz, Amir’s research focuses on “The Human Robot Transference,” which examines connections between psychoanalysis theories and human-robot interaction.

The previous day, Amir will also be speaking during NODE+CODE meetup #20!

📅 18.07.2025, 10:00
📍 NODE office
Gutleutstr. 96
60329 Frankfurt am Main
🎟️ 0-30€ pay as you can and register here:
https://ticket.nodeforum.org/node-code/4633744/

NODE+CODE is a program in cooperation with the Cultural and Creative Industries Hesse office at HA Hessen Agentur GmbH, Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences, Crespo Foundation, MESO Digital Interiors GmbH and Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt GmbH.