Publications

As part of our research, we occasionally write about our findings and experiences. We do this through articles, essays and publishing white papers. This can be self-initiated or requested publications by others or affiliated projects. In our articles, we translate the surprising outcomes of our experiments and those of other art-driven innovation experiments into proposals for change. In our essays, we reflect on the themes and topics we explore or others explore through artistic experiments. In our white papers, we share practical tools and guidance on the art-driven innovation method and contribute to how it is practiced throughout Europe.

Publications

As part of our research, we occasionally write about our findings and experiences. We do this through articles, essays and publishing white papers. In our articles, we translate the surprising outcomes of our experiments and those of other art-driven innovation experiments into proposals for change. In our essays, we reflect on the themes and topics we explore or others explore through artistic experiments. In our white papers, we share practical tools and guidance on the art-driven innovation method and contribute on how it is being practiced throughout Europe.

White Papers

PESETABS by In4Art

PESETABS

PESETABS is a diffusion model to analyse the outcomes of art-driven experiments, and diffuses the responsible innovation value that resides within them. Through a structured approach, it explores eight directions for spill-over potential, where future impact can be created, and matches them to an ambition. The directions include policy, ecology, society, economy, technology, art, business, and science.

ART-DRIVEN INNOVATION METHOD by In4Art

ART-DRIVEN INNOVATION METHOD

At In4Art, we have developed a novel approach to the challenge of responsible innovation – one which finds synergy between the R&D value of experimenting with new materials, technologies, and structures, and the propensity of artists to conduct such experimentation in their own work. Art-Driven Innovation is our database-driven methodology for identifying promising ideas at the intersection of art & technology and then applying those ideas as drivers of ethical, inclusive, and equitable innovation.

STARTS Collaboration Toolkit by In4Art

TOOLKIT

STARTS is a European Commission initiative that aims to integrate artistic players into non-artistic domains in mutually beneficial ways. We were the lead author of the STARTS collaboration toolkit: a practical resource to support researchers, technology experts, companies, and the artists themselves in such endeavours. The toolkit helps them to find common ground, clearly identify goals, and eventually to plan and execute successful collaborative projects.

BETTER FACTORY Creativity Meets Industry: A Practical Guide to Transformative Partnerships

CREATIVITY MEETS INDUSTRY: A Practical Guide to Transformative Partnerships

This guide is a practical resource for manufacturing SMEs, artists, technology providers, and intermediaries looking to replicate the successful collaborations fostered by Better Factory. Drawing on insights from 16 collaborative experiments involving 48 SMEs, artists, and tech providers across Europe, it offers clear, step-by-step guidance on forming and managing partnerships to tackle industrial challenges with creative and innovative solutions.

SUSTAIN Research Examines Spacemaking Practices: A Deep Dive into Creating Space for Art in System Transitions

SUSTAIN Research Examines Spacemaking Practices: A Deep Dive into Creating Space for Art in System Transitions

The SUSTAIN research project, a collaboration between De Haagse Hogeschool and Avans Hogeschool, investigated in 2022-2024 the emerging practice of “Spacemaking” – how organizations create and maintain space for art in domains like economics, science, and technology to contribute to sustainable and just societal transitions. The research studied 6 organizations and resulted in 5 different cahier publications, supported with a toolkit.

Essays

AI and Motion Prompting: the Past, Present, and Future of Human-Computer Interaction

AI and Motion Prompting: the Past, Present, and Future of Human-Computer Interaction

This essay explores the fascinating history of AI, its current state, and the exciting future that lies ahead, with a special focus on the cutting-edge field of what we started to call Motion Prompting and two case studies: the results of residencies in which we collaborated with artists Unchartered Limbo Collective and Natan Sinigaglia. It is based on the work within the S+T+ARTS AIR project and originally written for the Motion Prompting event that took place on October 10th, 2024 at Mu Hybrid ArtHouse in Eindhoven.

Art-Driven Innovation: The Unlikely Muse of Manufacturing SMEs

Art-Driven Innovation: The Unlikely Muse of Manufacturing SMEs

We explore 19 innovations developed through the EU-funded Better Factory program (running from October 2020 to September 2024), where In4Art acted as the methodological lead. These innovations, arising from collaborations between artists, SMEs, and tech experts, span a range of fields including additive manufacturing, software, IoT, materials, and robotics. The results demonstrate the value of art-driven innovation across diverse industries, showcasing how it can drive both industrial advancement and artistic practice, while opening up new possibilities for cross-disciplinary problem-solving and creative exploration.

Essay ‘Performing with Nature’ for the Witteveen+Bos Art+Technology Award 2019

Witteveen+Bos Art+Technology Award 2019 publication

The 2019 Witteveen+Bos Art+Technology Award was awarded to the artist duo Evelina Domnitch and Dmitry Gelfand, whose artworks variously combine physics, chemistry, computer science, and philosophy. To mark the occasion, In4Art was asked by engineering and consulting firm Witteveen+Bos to write an essay to accompany a book of the duo’s work on the occasion of winning the prize.

Experiments in Art and Economics by ZKM and In4Art

EAE CHAPTER

Experiments in Art and Economics is a short-term Residency Program by In4Art and ZKM | Karlsruhe. How does society become more distributive, and regenerative? What can we do to respect the ecological boundaries? How shall our perception of value be changed, and how new types of entrepreneurship, based on new forms of collaboration, will become possible? How to reshape the way we think about the economy in order to open space for new ideas?

STT verkenning Toekomst van het lichaam by Robin Bregman

Image: Studio Lennarts & De Bruijn (SL&DB). Cover of “Toekomst van het lichaam“, by Robin Bergman.

REVEAL INNER BEAUTY ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR BODY

To contribute to the STT 99 Publication: Exploration of the Future of the Body, In4Art was asked to write a guest essay reflecting on body enhancement, aging and particular identity based on our research within Prosthetic X. We elaborate our vision on new beauty ideals and what implications and questions the use of bio-prosthetics as identity enhancement might have.

Articles

WAYS OF SEEING :

We need different ways of seeing how an artistic perspective benefits an innovation process and addresses the challenges of today’s society. To explore in which directions an artistic work can be accelerated, we follow these type of articles a ways of seeing approach. You can recognize them for the following structure: > a statement > a challenge > multiple ways of seeing.

S+T+ARTS Hungry EcoCities: ACOUSTIC AGRICULTURE, by Helena Nikonole

The Urban Symphony: orchestrating plant growth with AI generated symphonies

In Brno, Czech Republic, an unusual orchestra is playing a symphony for an audience of plants. At Mendel University, artist Helena Nikonole’s Acoustic Agriculture project, part of S+T+ARTS Hungry EcoCities initiative, is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of how urban soundscapes influence plant growth and health.

Regulate internet use like the donor register: make economical settings standard and push for digital etiquettes.

Regulate internet use like the donor register: make economical settings standard and push for digital etiquettes.

This article makes an argument to work on Digital Etiquette and find regulative support to make green choices by default as part of the E-missions project. It was originally written in Dutch and was published as an opinion article in NRC on 28-02-2023.

Ways of Seeing - CThe Hidden Menu: Unveiling the Glitches in Our Global Food System

The Hidden Menu: Unveiling the Glitches in Our Global Food System

Have you ever pondered the journey of the food on your plate? Welcome to the world of WTFood, an innovative project by artist Bernat Cuni as part of the S+T+ARTS Hungry EcoCities initiative. This ingenious application aims to transform how consumers interact with their food choices and, by extension, the global food system itself.

Ways of Seeing - Coding the Canopy: how food forests and AI can cultivate sustainable cuisine

Coding the Canopy: how food forests and AI can cultivate sustainable cuisine

At the forefront of this green revolution is an innovative project that bridges the gap between traditional food forests and cutting-edge technology. The Minimal Viable Protein x Food Forest Flavors (MVPxFFF) Food Computer, developed by artists from Genomic Gastronomy as part of the S+T+ARTS Hungry EcoCities initiative. It is a prototype recipe generation tool that could revolutionise how we interact with food forests.

Ways of Seeing - The Vegetable Vendetta: how AI levels the playing field in food marketing

The Vegetable Vendetta: how AI levels the playing field in food marketing

In the competitive world of food marketing, vegetables have long been the underdogs. Enter Vegetable Vendetta, a groundbreaking we did with artist Jeroen van der Most, as part of the S+T+ARTS Hungry EcoCities initiative. This innovative AI tool aims to transform the perception of vegetables from obligatory side dishes to exciting, desirable components of a fulfilling lifestyle.

Ways of Seeing - Designing dedicated eating spaces to combat overeating

Designing dedicated eating spaces to combat overeating

In the battle against the obesities, a new prospect has emerged: the dining room. As waistlines expand globally, attention turns to the spaces where we consume our calories. The Symposio project, part of S+T+ARTS Hungry EcoCities initiative, offers a tantalising glimpse into how our homes could become the front line in the fight against obesity.

Ways of Seeing - Statement 1: Micro rewilding with Lichen is a promising strategy to develop resilient cities

Micro rewilding with Lichen is a promising strategy to develop resilient cities

How might we learn to live with nature in our cities? Where can we find ways to collaborate with nature in the development of prosperous future cities? Australian artist Penelope Cain responded to these questions with a vision to explore the idea of micro rewilding cities with lichen.

Statement 2: Trees can be the living archives of collective memories, offering people a place to root

Trees can be the living archives of collective memories, offering people a place to root

How might we learn to live with nature in our cities? Where can we find ways to collaborate with nature in the development of prosperous future cities? Artist duo Grow Your Own Cloud (GYOC) responded to these questions with a vision to explore the idea of data storage within the DNA of trees within the city, creating a biological cloud facility.