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Amy Alexander is a professor who has been making computationally-based art projects since the 1990s. At UC San Diego, she is part of the Visual Arts Department, where her work explores themes of algorithmic subjectivity and digital culture, proposing humorous and biased alternatives to contemporary media. Recent works, such as 'What the Robot Saw,' utilize computer vision and machine learning methods to critique the attention economy and social influence of algorithms. Her projects span various formats including net art, software art, and audiovisual performance, and she has exhibited her work in notable venues like the Whitney Museum and SIGGRAPH. Alexander’s artistic practice is deeply intertwined with her interest in algorithmic bias and performative cinema, as well as a historical understanding of media practices. She has lectured widely on software culture and the historical context of audiovisual performance. Her background includes co-founding Runme.org and being an early member of TOPLAP, with a focus on live coding and algorithmic media art curation. Alexander's educational journey includes an MFA from CalArts, specializing in live action experimental animation, which has heavily influenced her research and artistic production.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).