Eyebeam

So do yourself a favor: Follow their residency open calls. Read their archives (they’re free). Donate if you can. And the next time you see a piece of tech art that makes you uncomfortable in the right way—tip your hat to the eyebeam.

: Uses the standard Session Initiation Protocol to connect with various service providers.

: An intensive youth program helping underserved high school students build critical relationships with tech. eyebeam

: Supports Voice over IP (VoIP), video calling, instant messaging, and "presence" (seeing if contacts are online).

The physical nature of Eyebeam has also contributed to its distinct legacy. Whether in its former Chelsea location with its massive industrial "R&D OpenLab" or its current roaming and Brooklyn-based iterations, the architecture of Eyebeam has always emphasized transparency. The open-plan studios strip away the mystique of the solitary genius artist. Instead, visitors are often greeted by a chaotic, vibrant mess of soldering irons, 3D printers, circuit boards, and whiteboards covered in diagrams. This environment breaks down the hierarchy between the "expert" and the "public," inviting the community to participate in the messy process of invention. So do yourself a favor: Follow their residency open calls

: Allows users to manage multiple lines and personalize their softphone interface.

Developed by CounterPath Corporation, is a multimedia communicator designed for high-quality voice and video calls over the internet. And the next time you see a piece

is a premier non-profit studio and gallery in New York City. It acts as a "power station" for artists who use technology to explore social justice and cultural change.

In the rapidly accelerating landscape of modern technology, where software updates render previous versions obsolete and gadgets are designed for planned obsolescence, the role of the artist is often relegated to that of a commentator or a passive consumer. However, since its inception in 1997, the New York-based organization Eyebeam has championed a radically different premise: that artists are essential engineers of the future. More than just a gallery or a residency program, Eyebeam functions as a sandbox for the digital age—a place where the boundaries of technology are tested, challenged, and reimagined. Through its unique focus on the intersection of art, technology, and society, Eyebeam has established itself as a critical incubator for digital culture, prioritizing open source ethics and social justice over commercial viability.

Perhaps the most significant evolution in Eyebeam’s history is its pivot toward activism and social justice, particularly regarding issues of digital surveillance, equity, and bias. As technology became more ingrained in daily life, Eyebeam recognized that digital tools were not neutral; they carried the biases of their creators. Consequently, the residency program began to prioritize artists and technologists who were probing the dark side of innovation. Projects incubated at Eyebeam have tackled facial recognition bias, data privacy, climate change, and the gender gap in tech. By framing these issues through an artistic lens, Eyebeam allows for emotional and critical engagement with complex technical subjects that pure engineering often overlooks. The art produced here is often functional intervention, designed to expose invisible power structures rather than simply hang on a wall.