Ben Neal
@psiconlab.bsky.social
Arts-focused freelance Creative Technologist, Digital Artist, programmer, games/gadget builder, educator. Making technology-infused Immersive Art experiences.
www.displace.org.uk
www.psiconlab.co.uk
www.displace.org.uk
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Ben Neal
@psiconlab.bsky.social
· Aug 18
ECSTATIC to announce we're a FINALIST for the Lumen Prize! With over 2,200+ submissions from 71 countries, amongst the most boundary-pushing, conceptually rich, & technically innovative work in the world, we are truly honoured for REPLICA to be chosen!
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
Art is made by people and process!
This is probably the best video essay on AI art I've seen. So many well made points, and incredibly thoughful and well considered throughout.
Sad about product placement right at the end, but hey, we all gotta pay our bills somehow
youtu.be/ZFitkz5VJvI?...
This is probably the best video essay on AI art I've seen. So many well made points, and incredibly thoughful and well considered throughout.
Sad about product placement right at the end, but hey, we all gotta pay our bills somehow
youtu.be/ZFitkz5VJvI?...
Why AI "Art" Feels So Wrong
YouTube video by Thomas Flight
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Art is made by people and process!
This is probably the best video essay on AI art I've seen. So many well made points, and incredibly thoughful and well considered throughout.
Sad about product placement right at the end, but hey, we all gotta pay our bills somehow
youtu.be/ZFitkz5VJvI?...
This is probably the best video essay on AI art I've seen. So many well made points, and incredibly thoughful and well considered throughout.
Sad about product placement right at the end, but hey, we all gotta pay our bills somehow
youtu.be/ZFitkz5VJvI?...
Congratulations to all this year's Lumen Prize Winners! @lumenprize.bsky.social We had a blast at Kunstsilo gallery in Kristiansand, Norway at the Awards Ceremony with Replica as a Finalist in the Music & Performance category. So many incredible projects & artists lumenprize.org/2025-winners
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Congratulations to all this year's Lumen Prize Winners! @lumenprize.bsky.social We had a blast at Kunstsilo gallery in Kristiansand, Norway at the Awards Ceremony with Replica as a Finalist in the Music & Performance category. So many incredible projects & artists lumenprize.org/2025-winners
A fantastic week in Prague at the Art*VR Festival at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art showing REPLICA. 6 days of Mixed Reality performances plus the Zip-Scene conference
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A fantastic week in Prague at the Art*VR Festival at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art showing REPLICA. 6 days of Mixed Reality performances plus the Zip-Scene conference
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Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists (BIA) is to become a permanent fixture, with research showing that every €1 of public money invested in its pilot form, wider society received €1.39 in return.
Ireland eyes permanent status for basic income for artists - Arts Professional
Ireland's basic income scheme for artists (BIA) is to become a permanent fixture, with research showing that every €1 of public money invested in its pilot
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists (BIA) is to become a permanent fixture, with research showing that every €1 of public money invested in its pilot form, wider society received €1.39 in return.
Using the word CreaTech is like referring to your dinner as SpagBol
September 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Using the word CreaTech is like referring to your dinner as SpagBol
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Most coverage focuses on Meta, but a surprising number of startups and established companies alike are making smart glasses too.
Read our full roundup here:
www.uploadvr.com/everyone-is-...
Read our full roundup here:
www.uploadvr.com/everyone-is-...
Everyone Is Making Smart Glasses Now
Most coverage focuses on Meta, but a surprising number of startups and established companies alike are making smart glasses too.
Read our full roundup here.
www.uploadvr.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Most coverage focuses on Meta, but a surprising number of startups and established companies alike are making smart glasses too.
Read our full roundup here:
www.uploadvr.com/everyone-is-...
Read our full roundup here:
www.uploadvr.com/everyone-is-...
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Huge congratulations to Displace Studios and @psiconlab.bsky.social on being selected as a FINALIST for the Lumen Prize!
Their project, supported by The Space - Replica - combines Dance, Mixed Reality and Volumetric Capture, allowing a performer to duet with her digital double.
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Their project, supported by The Space - Replica - combines Dance, Mixed Reality and Volumetric Capture, allowing a performer to duet with her digital double.
buff.ly/Ykav0rQ
2025 Fashion & Design Award Finalists — The Lumen Prize
The 2025 Lumen Prize Call for Entries is NOW OPEN, click here to enter the prize.
lumenprize.org
September 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Huge congratulations to Displace Studios and @psiconlab.bsky.social on being selected as a FINALIST for the Lumen Prize!
Their project, supported by The Space - Replica - combines Dance, Mixed Reality and Volumetric Capture, allowing a performer to duet with her digital double.
buff.ly/Ykav0rQ
Their project, supported by The Space - Replica - combines Dance, Mixed Reality and Volumetric Capture, allowing a performer to duet with her digital double.
buff.ly/Ykav0rQ
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Thinking outside the box is part of the joy of creating a digital project but what if something unexpected pops up 👀? Join our brilliant speakers Harmeet Chagger-Khan, @psiconlab.bsky.social & @louiseorwin.bsky.social to learn how to face challenges head on.
Book: bit.ly/47kAkHE
#DigitalInnovation
Book: bit.ly/47kAkHE
#DigitalInnovation
September 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thinking outside the box is part of the joy of creating a digital project but what if something unexpected pops up 👀? Join our brilliant speakers Harmeet Chagger-Khan, @psiconlab.bsky.social & @louiseorwin.bsky.social to learn how to face challenges head on.
Book: bit.ly/47kAkHE
#DigitalInnovation
Book: bit.ly/47kAkHE
#DigitalInnovation
Great podcast featuring Depthkit creator and Scatter founder James George on digital storytelling and the emergence and role of volumetric capture.
open.spotify.com/episode/3EyY...
open.spotify.com/episode/3EyY...
STAYING RELEVANT IN A RAPIDLY EVOLVING ENTERTAINMENT LANDSCAPE-JAMES GEORGE: DEPTHKIT & SCATTER
open.spotify.com
August 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great podcast featuring Depthkit creator and Scatter founder James George on digital storytelling and the emergence and role of volumetric capture.
open.spotify.com/episode/3EyY...
open.spotify.com/episode/3EyY...
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ECSTATIC to announce we're a FINALIST for the Lumen Prize! With over 2,200+ submissions from 71 countries, amongst the most boundary-pushing, conceptually rich, & technically innovative work in the world, we are truly honoured for REPLICA to be chosen!
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
August 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
ECSTATIC to announce we're a FINALIST for the Lumen Prize! With over 2,200+ submissions from 71 countries, amongst the most boundary-pushing, conceptually rich, & technically innovative work in the world, we are truly honoured for REPLICA to be chosen!
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
FINALLY found an amazing duplicate file finder and remover with awesome control and advanced features. Cleared 37GB of duplicate photos from my PC. Full Pro version was worth every penny, but you can try for free. www.digitalvolcano.co.uk/duplicatecle...
Duplicate Cleaner - Find and remove duplicate files
Duplicate Cleaner: the fastest and most popular tool for finding duplicate files. Over 1 million downloads: Get your copy now! Free and Pro versions available.
www.digitalvolcano.co.uk
August 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
FINALLY found an amazing duplicate file finder and remover with awesome control and advanced features. Cleared 37GB of duplicate photos from my PC. Full Pro version was worth every penny, but you can try for free. www.digitalvolcano.co.uk/duplicatecle...
ECSTATIC to announce we're a FINALIST for the Lumen Prize! With over 2,200+ submissions from 71 countries, amongst the most boundary-pushing, conceptually rich, & technically innovative work in the world, we are truly honoured for REPLICA to be chosen!
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
August 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
ECSTATIC to announce we're a FINALIST for the Lumen Prize! With over 2,200+ submissions from 71 countries, amongst the most boundary-pushing, conceptually rich, & technically innovative work in the world, we are truly honoured for REPLICA to be chosen!
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
lumenprize.org/2025-perform...
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What is the future of color perception? Will we genetically engineer ourselves to see so much more color than we do now? Join me for this week's Inner Cosmos: "What is color? Part 2: Why royals wear purple"
eagleman.com/podcast/116
#brain #color
eagleman.com/podcast/116
#brain #color
August 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What is the future of color perception? Will we genetically engineer ourselves to see so much more color than we do now? Join me for this week's Inner Cosmos: "What is color? Part 2: Why royals wear purple"
eagleman.com/podcast/116
#brain #color
eagleman.com/podcast/116
#brain #color
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NEWS: Punchdrunk announce live-action video game experience 'LANDER 23' for September 2025 in Woolwich. www.immersiverumours.com/post/punchdr...
Punchdrunk announce LANDER 23 for September 2025 - Immersive Rumours
Groundbreaking immersive theatre company Punchdrunk announces its new project LANDER 23 at its home in Woolwich, London, previewing from 17 September 2025. A live action video game, LANDER 23 sees the...
www.immersiverumours.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
NEWS: Punchdrunk announce live-action video game experience 'LANDER 23' for September 2025 in Woolwich. www.immersiverumours.com/post/punchdr...
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Learn about respiratory medicine while flying through a patient's lungs treating them in this VR app.
Created for www.bioreme.net. Funded by EPSRC & NIHR (@nihr.bsky.social) BRC (at Manchester, @nottmnihr-brc-msir.bsky.social, Exeter, @imperialbrc.bsky.social) .
More info : psiconlab.co.uk
Created for www.bioreme.net. Funded by EPSRC & NIHR (@nihr.bsky.social) BRC (at Manchester, @nottmnihr-brc-msir.bsky.social, Exeter, @imperialbrc.bsky.social) .
More info : psiconlab.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Learn about respiratory medicine while flying through a patient's lungs treating them in this VR app.
Created for www.bioreme.net. Funded by EPSRC & NIHR (@nihr.bsky.social) BRC (at Manchester, @nottmnihr-brc-msir.bsky.social, Exeter, @imperialbrc.bsky.social) .
More info : psiconlab.co.uk
Created for www.bioreme.net. Funded by EPSRC & NIHR (@nihr.bsky.social) BRC (at Manchester, @nottmnihr-brc-msir.bsky.social, Exeter, @imperialbrc.bsky.social) .
More info : psiconlab.co.uk
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LIVE NOW >> (Algo|Afro) Futures
Antonio Roberts presents an hour of experimental music by people of colour from around the globe.
Listen live Tuesdays at 10pm (UK Time) on brumradio.com
#InBrumWeTrust #Birmingham
Antonio Roberts presents an hour of experimental music by people of colour from around the globe.
Listen live Tuesdays at 10pm (UK Time) on brumradio.com
#InBrumWeTrust #Birmingham
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
LIVE NOW >> (Algo|Afro) Futures
Antonio Roberts presents an hour of experimental music by people of colour from around the globe.
Listen live Tuesdays at 10pm (UK Time) on brumradio.com
#InBrumWeTrust #Birmingham
Antonio Roberts presents an hour of experimental music by people of colour from around the globe.
Listen live Tuesdays at 10pm (UK Time) on brumradio.com
#InBrumWeTrust #Birmingham
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Please vote for BOM at the Women in Tech Awards! 🥳
⭐️ Adanna Davis-Waite – Rising Star Award
⭐️ Louise Latter – Tech for Good - Louise Latter
⭐️ Karen Newman – Digital Transformation Champion Award
⭐️ Karen Newman – Innovator of the Year
Vote 👉🏼 bit.ly/3UyiBVs
⭐️ Adanna Davis-Waite – Rising Star Award
⭐️ Louise Latter – Tech for Good - Louise Latter
⭐️ Karen Newman – Digital Transformation Champion Award
⭐️ Karen Newman – Innovator of the Year
Vote 👉🏼 bit.ly/3UyiBVs
July 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Please vote for BOM at the Women in Tech Awards! 🥳
⭐️ Adanna Davis-Waite – Rising Star Award
⭐️ Louise Latter – Tech for Good - Louise Latter
⭐️ Karen Newman – Digital Transformation Champion Award
⭐️ Karen Newman – Innovator of the Year
Vote 👉🏼 bit.ly/3UyiBVs
⭐️ Adanna Davis-Waite – Rising Star Award
⭐️ Louise Latter – Tech for Good - Louise Latter
⭐️ Karen Newman – Digital Transformation Champion Award
⭐️ Karen Newman – Innovator of the Year
Vote 👉🏼 bit.ly/3UyiBVs
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New job #ad: Creative Learning Director, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham. Salary: £50,000. #artsjobs
Creative Learning Director
The Rep is looking to recruit a Creative Learning Director to lead the development and delivery of an inclusive, high-quality programme of theatre-based learning and engagement.
buff.ly
July 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Calling all West Midlands Creatives! 💻
Learn @unrealengine.bsky.social, @blender.org, AI tools and Virtual Production with 100+ hours of hands-on training on our free 12-week course. Funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Apply now: bit.ly/4goy5Vg
Learn @unrealengine.bsky.social, @blender.org, AI tools and Virtual Production with 100+ hours of hands-on training on our free 12-week course. Funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Apply now: bit.ly/4goy5Vg
July 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Calling all West Midlands Creatives! 💻
Learn @unrealengine.bsky.social, @blender.org, AI tools and Virtual Production with 100+ hours of hands-on training on our free 12-week course. Funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Apply now: bit.ly/4goy5Vg
Learn @unrealengine.bsky.social, @blender.org, AI tools and Virtual Production with 100+ hours of hands-on training on our free 12-week course. Funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
Apply now: bit.ly/4goy5Vg
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🔊 Content creators 🔊
@nftsfilmtv.bsky.social has teamed up with YouTube to launch Creator Incubator - a new 12-month diploma course to support the next generation of creators and digital producers.
The course is free to all selected participants.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/gFPiQW3
@nftsfilmtv.bsky.social has teamed up with YouTube to launch Creator Incubator - a new 12-month diploma course to support the next generation of creators and digital producers.
The course is free to all selected participants.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/gFPiQW3
July 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🔊 Content creators 🔊
@nftsfilmtv.bsky.social has teamed up with YouTube to launch Creator Incubator - a new 12-month diploma course to support the next generation of creators and digital producers.
The course is free to all selected participants.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/gFPiQW3
@nftsfilmtv.bsky.social has teamed up with YouTube to launch Creator Incubator - a new 12-month diploma course to support the next generation of creators and digital producers.
The course is free to all selected participants.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/gFPiQW3
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44% of performing arts freelancers earned less than the national living wage in the 2023-24 financial year, compared to 34% the year before in what is being termed a “crisis of low pay” in freelancing, according to a new survey.
Nearly half of performing arts freelancers earn less than the living wage, survey finds - Arts Professional
44% of performing arts freelancers earned less than the national living wage in the 2023-24 financial year, compared to 34% the year before in what is being termed a “crisis of low pay” in freelancing,...
buff.ly
July 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
44% of performing arts freelancers earned less than the national living wage in the 2023-24 financial year, compared to 34% the year before in what is being termed a “crisis of low pay” in freelancing, according to a new survey.
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As tributes are paid to the Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, we look back at the Home of Metal project that celebrated 50 years of the iconic band.
In 2019, we supported @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social Black Sabbath – 50 Years, at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
www.thespace.org/.../50-years...
In 2019, we supported @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social Black Sabbath – 50 Years, at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
www.thespace.org/.../50-years...
July 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
As tributes are paid to the Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, we look back at the Home of Metal project that celebrated 50 years of the iconic band.
In 2019, we supported @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social Black Sabbath – 50 Years, at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
www.thespace.org/.../50-years...
In 2019, we supported @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social Black Sabbath – 50 Years, at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
www.thespace.org/.../50-years...
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Looking for an affordable, accessible green screen studio in the heart of Birmingham? That’s us, Hi! 👋🏼
Our Virtual Production Suite is self-contained with lift access. Equipped with camera tracking, lighting, and Rokoko motion capture suits.
Find out more: bom.org.uk/virtual-prod...
Our Virtual Production Suite is self-contained with lift access. Equipped with camera tracking, lighting, and Rokoko motion capture suits.
Find out more: bom.org.uk/virtual-prod...
July 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Looking for an affordable, accessible green screen studio in the heart of Birmingham? That’s us, Hi! 👋🏼
Our Virtual Production Suite is self-contained with lift access. Equipped with camera tracking, lighting, and Rokoko motion capture suits.
Find out more: bom.org.uk/virtual-prod...
Our Virtual Production Suite is self-contained with lift access. Equipped with camera tracking, lighting, and Rokoko motion capture suits.
Find out more: bom.org.uk/virtual-prod...
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#edfringe 2025 kicks off next week! 😁 If you’re coming for the first time, the festival might feel a bit overwhelming, so we’ve put together a list of 10 tips to help you get started 👇
www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
Feel like we’ve missed something? Add your tips in the comments!
www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
Feel like we’ve missed something? Add your tips in the comments!
July 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#edfringe 2025 kicks off next week! 😁 If you’re coming for the first time, the festival might feel a bit overwhelming, so we’ve put together a list of 10 tips to help you get started 👇
www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
Feel like we’ve missed something? Add your tips in the comments!
www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
Feel like we’ve missed something? Add your tips in the comments!
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2025 Flashback/ “Creating a space where artists can engage in critical conversations” – Mark Atkin (CPH:DOX Inter:Active 2025), by Agnese Pietrobon #Immersive #Creative #Storytelling
ITW Mark Atkin (CPH:DOX Inter:Active 2025)
“Creating a space where artists can engage in critical conversations” - Mark Atkin (CPH:DOX Inter:Active 2025)
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July 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
2025 Flashback/ “Creating a space where artists can engage in critical conversations” – Mark Atkin (CPH:DOX Inter:Active 2025), by Agnese Pietrobon #Immersive #Creative #Storytelling