Mannequin Forest: A Cyborg Menagerie

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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Kristine Diven and Micho Detronik of District VII explain the interactive elements of their art installation at Maker Faire Detroit 2011. Art and electronics collide in a project which explores surveillance and humanity.

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4 thoughts on “Mannequin Forest: A Cyborg Menagerie”

  1. tqrnr says:

    This is sexist… what about the Womannequins?
    They deserve equal forest menageries w/ cyborgs…

  2. Studioklinicseven Kristine Div says:

    The project is possibly reverse sexist. Two girlbots & one boybot. “Little boy” is often outnumbered. -Kristine

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Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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