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26 is a joint initiative by a group of individuals, from the Maldives, interested in collaborative engagements with public space via interactive art projects. This web space will be our interface for engaging with other artist as well as the public. This will also include news about ongoing projects and finished works. Email [email protected]

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Buraasfathivaru 10

Maldives, The Triple Monsoon Archipelago: Hulhangu, Halha, Iruvai : a public lecture by Ali Rilwan Thursday 9pm. 15th June 2017 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr

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Buraasfathivaru 09

moving IT to the cloud past, present & possible future of computing in the Maldives a public lecture by Sofwathulla Mohamed Tuesday 9pm. 21th June 2011 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr

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Buraasfathivaru 08 “Bidheysee Gina Bahugai Dheysee Sikka Jehun!” a public lecture by Ahmed Nazim AbdulSattar, G.Kenereege Monday 9pm. 6th June 2011 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr

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Buraasfathivaru 07 “Dhaahilamaa!” Presentation + Workshop by Hussain Nashid 9pm. 25th January 2011 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr.

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Buraasfathivaru 06 “We, Machines” Lecture by Jawish Hameed 9pm. 7th December 2010 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr.

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Buraasfathivaru 05 “on justice” Lecture by Sarangu Adam Manik 8:30pm. 2nd December 2010 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr.

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Buraasfathivaru 04 "Meaning of Life" Lecture by Amin Didi (Maanel) 9:00pm. 23rd November 2010 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr.

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BURAASFATHIVARU 3

Rock ‘n’ Roll Male', by Amindi (Maanel) 9:00pm, 4th November 2010 at South Beach Restaurant / 2nd Flr. 

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[dhogu] by Andhu, Ifham & Thy

> the end is the beginning is the end is the beginning is the end <  > a lie is a truth is a lie is the truth is a lie is the truth < 

Music: Last night I dreamt that somebody loved me - The Smiths

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Nivaa by Azza, Eagan & Fazail

Nivaa is a short film of colours. In which the black bag represents poverty.  Featuring: Hassan & Hussain

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Hindukolhu by Akku, Allo & Ammadey

a moment...

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Furaana

Thee kon nubai furaana yeh hei?  Thee Kaakuge nubai furaana eh hei yey?  Kalhu, Andhiri huthuru sifaiga thibey... 

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Aharenaki

Two juveniles talk about their lives sitting on the beach of their detention centre. 

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5 short films were created by 15 participants as part of Cycle 1. A private screening of the films will be held on Saturday night (2nd October 2010, 9pm). Participants and invited guests will receive compilation DVD of this Cycle. Films will be available for viewing on this website soon.

1. [dhogu] (5:00 mins)  > the end is the beginning is the end is the beginning is the end <  > a lie is a truth is a lie is the truth is a lie is the truth < 

2. Nivaa  (2:43 mins) Nivaa is a short film of colours. In which the black bag represents poverty. 

3. Hindukolhu (4:00 mins)   a moment... 

4. Furaana (2:15mins)  Thee kon nubai furaana yeh hei?  Thee Kaakuge nubai furaana eh hei yey?  Kalhu, Andhiri huthuru sifaiga thibey... 

5. Aharenaki (3:20 mins)  Two juveniles talk about their lives sitting on the beach of their detention centre. 

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Registration event at South Beach on 13th September.

12 people have so far applied for Cycle 1. Registration is open until Friday, 17th September 2010, 5pm. Download registration form from here, fill in and email it to [email protected] [email protected].

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CYCLE 1 - Registration

You are invited to register at:

SOUTH BEACH RESTAURANT (Top Floor) Boduthakurufaanu Magu (opposite Hulhumale’ Ferry Terminal)  on Monday 13th of September @ 9.00 pm

film screening: an interview with Adhan Fulhu (Kanakuri), master traditional drummer

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CYCLE 1

Collaborative units of three people engaging for 7 days to translate a narrative into a visual form; working under pre-determined constraints, designed as an algorithm that will engender a more intuitive and collaborative decision making process.

> Collaborative Cycle: 7 Days

> Collaborative Unit: 3 People

- Writer (anyone with ideas and enthusiasm for telling a story)

- Visual Artist (anyone looking to develop image processing skills) 

- Producer (for coordinating with Channel 26)

> Film Duration: zero to five minutes 

> Minimum source resolution: 480x360 pixels

Calendar

- day 1 - 18th September 2010, Saturday, 11am to 1pm

- narrative idea submissions

- day 2 - 19th September 2010, Sunday, 9pm to 11pm

- development assistance sessions

- day 4 - 21st September 2010, Tuesday, 9pm to 11pm

- development review (with guest critics)

- production assistance sessions

- day 8 - 25th September 2010, Saturday before 11am

- project submission on a cd/dvd