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12.04.26 That Was The Week That Was — 12th April 2026
Schubert’s imagination was unusually literary. Words released music in him: poems about desire, love, loss, solitude, the longing for rest; …
08.02.26 That Was The Week That Was — 8th February 2026
This week started with a trip down to London for a meeting with Mila Askarova, owner of Gazelli Art House, who've been representing me for …
25.01.26 That Was The Week That Was – 25th January 2026
Started the week off in a nice way with news that Cinema Redux: Metropolis had been acquired by a collector through Gazelli Art House. …
16.11.25 That Was The Week That Was – 16th November 2025
This week saw me travel to New York for the third time this year. During the short three night trip myself and Gary Hustwit were revealing …
20.05.25 I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
Before reading this classic on robots and machines I had no idea it was a series of nine short stories. Of course the Will Smith film has …
24.03.25 That Was The Week That Was — 24th March 2025
One of the bonuses of being a member of places such as the V&A or the National Portrait Gallery is you don't need to book a time slot …
16.02.25 That Was The Week That Was - 16th February 2025
For many years now the music I play in the studio is routed through a Raspberry Pi running a thing called Mopidy – a music server written …
02.02.25 That Was The Week That Was - 2nd February 2015
This week started painfully. I managed to sprain my left ankle — not by any activity at the gym but by simply standing up from the sofa on …
26.01.25 That Was The Week That Was - 26th January 2025
Sunday saw me heading to New York for a few days to meetup with Gary Hustwit to consult on a new film project through our joint venture …
23.01.25 Eno 24h streaming event starts tomorrow from 12pm EST
Eno 24h streaming event starts tomorrow from 12pm EST. Link to tickets in my bio. The global streaming premiere of the generative …
19.01.25 That Was The Week That Was - 19th January 2025
"Your flight has been cancelled." These words flashed across my phone on Monday evening, about 12 hours before I was due to fly early the …
16.01.25 Congrats to my “Eno” collaborator @brendandawes for winning the Cinema Eye …
Congrats to my “Eno” collaborator @brendandawes for winning the Cinema Eye Honors Award for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Design for …
16.01.25 Eno - Berlin Premiere
We are absolutely stoked to co-present the Berlin premiere of Eno, @Gary_Hustwit ‘s new generative documentary film. Join us for one of two …
12.01.25 That Was The Week That Was - 12th January 2025
The only consistency I want is to be inconsistent You'll often see comments from "collectors" of art how an artist should be consistent; …
10.01.25 Absolutely thrilled and honoured to receive the award for Outstanding …
Huge thank you to all that voted for me. It was amazing to be in such great company with the other nominees. This work has been a total joy …
06.01.25 How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing
How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing “That’s the beauty of the system, you can keep adding stuff. It’s …
05.01.25 That Was The Week That Was - 5th January 2025
There are certain things in this world which keep me sane; things that I look too which reinforce my idea people are inherently good and …
24.11.24 Eno @vamuseum
Eno @vamuseum. Well that was a whole load of fun. Live generation of the Eno documentary at the stunning V&A lecture hall and then a …
19.11.24 Over the years, many of the things I’ve made have been inspired by my ongoing …
Over the years, many of the things I’ve made have been inspired by my ongoing love affair with film. From Cinema Redux to my current work …
22.10.24 Thrilled to announce the @vamuseum will be showing a live screening of Eno on …
Thrilled to announce the @vamuseum will be showing a live screening of Eno on the 24th November at the gorgeous Lydia and Manfred Gorvy …
12.10.24 Title sequence for a contagion type film
Title sequence for a contagion type film. Movement is created in Touch Designer, but using manual control using a midi controller which …
11.09.24 Thank you Charlotte Kent (@lucyscribbles) for the wonderful article on the Eno …
Thank you Charlotte Kent (@lucyscribbles) for the wonderful article on the Eno generative documentary for @brooklynrail. As ever, …
25.07.24 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This is a remarkable book in so many ways, not least it was written by Mary Shelley as a response to the challenge of writing a horror …
22.07.24 Busy day today filming in the studio for a forthcoming documentary about my …
Busy day today filming in the studio for a forthcoming documentary about my life as a generative artist.
14.07.24 Thank you Liverpool for the incredible reception of Eno last night …
Thank you Liverpool for the incredible reception of Eno last night @fact_liverpool. It was extra special to have the film screen at my fave …
12.07.24 Two days in-a-row with features on the Eno documentary in @nytimes including …
Two days in-a-row with features on the Eno documentary in @nytimes including Critics Pick. This film continues to surprise and delight and …
17.06.24 Fabulous evening last night at the legendary Crucible in Sheffield …
Fabulous evening last night at the legendary Crucible in Sheffield @sheffdocfest for a live screening of Eno (version 2.31). Big thanks to …
22.05.24 @gary_hustwit is on the road again with Brain One, generating unique versions …
@gary_hustwit is on the road again with Brain One, generating unique versions of the Eno documentary at each screening. After last night’s …
03.05.24 New York I Love You
New York I Love You. Heading back home after a wonderful time in NYC with the NY premiere of ENO with two sold-out screenings, and of …
26.04.24 Brain One will have its next outing this weekend @hotdocs_ with @gary_hustwit …
Brain One will have its next outing this weekend @hotdocs_ with @gary_hustwit generating the ENO documentary live on stage. Looking forward …