08: Timeline Ch 6—Personal Computer Era (1980s) with Mark Wilson, Copper Giloth, Dan Sandin, David Em, William Latham, Stephen Todd, Darcy Gerbarg & Geoff Davis Le Random

In our chat, "Pioneers of '80s Art & Innovation," from February 7, 2024, a panel of icons joins Peter Bauman and Conrad House. They share their diverse perspectives on the 1980s in digital and generative art, reflecting the decade's richness and complexity.



Speakers include: Mark Wilson, Copper Giloth, Dan Sandin, David Em, William Latham, Stephen Todd, Darcy Gerbarg + Geoff Davis



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[00:00:00]: Introduction



[00:01:55]: The Decade of the 80s



[00:02:30]: Darcy Gerbarg's Experience



[00:06:36]: Copper Giloth's Pioneering Work



[00:09:04]: Mark Wilson's Journey



[00:14:53]: David Em's Early Encounters



[00:20:50]: William Latham's IBM Fellowship



[00:24:50]: Stephen Todd's Collaboration with William



[01:00:02]: Early experiences with personal computers



[01:01:13]: Transition to personal computers for artists



[01:03:01]: Evolution of personal computers in the 80s



[01:04:22]: Giloth on gender bias in the '80s art world



[01:06:21]: Giloth on computer graphics & the portrayal of women's bodies



[01:08:38]: Expansion of artist community in the '80s



[01:10:19]: Generative art and its evolution



[01:13:47]: Creativity & the Chicago video game industry



[01:17:05]: Influence of Silicon Graphics on commercial graphics