A new breed of contemporary artist engages science and technology--not just to adoptthe vocabulary and gizmos, but to explore and comment on the content, agendas, and possibilities.Indeed, proposes Stephen Wilson, the role of the artist is not only to interpret and to spreadscientific knowledge, but to be an active partner in determining the direction of research. Yearsago, C. P. Snow wrote about the "two cultures" of science and the humanities; these developments mayfinally help to change the outlook of those who view science and technology as separate from thegeneral culture.In this rich compendium, Wilson offers the first comprehensive survey ofinternational artists who incorporate concepts and research from mathematics, the physical sciences,biology, kinetics, telecommunications, and experimental digital systems such as artificialintelligence and ubiquitous computing. In addition to visual documentation and statements by theartists, Wilson examines relevant art-theoretical writings and explores emerging scientific andtechnological research likely to be culturally significant in the future. He also provides lists ofresources including organizations, publications, conferences, museums, research centers, and Websites.

Stephen Wilson was Professor of Conceptual and Information Arts at SanFrancisco State University.

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