Author Archives: Laetitia

Circus Oz at DRI’s Convergence exhibition

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Laetitia

‘Convergence‘ is a major exhibition by the RMIT Design Research Institute, now showing at the RMIT Design Hub.  These photos are from the Circus Oz performance at the exhibition opening on 2nd May.  You can see more photos here. Convergence is … Continue reading →

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At work in the RMIT Design Hub

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Laetitia

Here are some glamour shots from when we were snapped at work on the Circus Oz Living Archive in the Design Hub by the famous architectural photographer John Gollings.  The star of the shots is the new FABPOD designed by Nick … Continue reading →

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Living Archive makes history for the future

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Laetitia

Thanks to Paul Isbel for this article in today’s artsHub about our project, the Circus Oz Living Archive  

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LIVING ARCHIVE GOES PUBLIC

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Laetitia

I’ve been told not to use captials since it comes across as shouting…so right now that is perfect. THE CIRCUS OZ LIVING ARCHIVE IS NOW LIVE TO THE PUBLIC! Take a look at this living, evolving archive at http://archive.circusoz.com At this … Continue reading →

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Champions Day

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Laetitia

Here is a fabulous drawing by Nellie age 7 from the Champions’ Day.  I’m the one in the stripes, holding a camera. Drawing from the Champions’ Day by Nellie, age 7.

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Champions’ Day

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Laetitia

The ‘Circus Oz Champions’ have started to bring the archive to life by adding stories and data such as people, show names and tags, and cutting shows up into their individual acts. This Sunday, we hosted a ‘Champions’ Day’ at RMIT, kicking … Continue reading →

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Performing Digital: Symposium 2013

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Laetitia

Announcing our…. Symposium Thursday 4th and Friday 5th July 2013 RMIT Design Hub RMIT University, Melbourne   Performing Digital: the Circus Oz Living Archive This two-day symposium discusses questions emerging as attempts are made to rethink and redefine contemporary practices … Continue reading →

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Stuff they said…

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Laetitia

A couple of times a year we have a Progress Review Meeting with all our project partners.  Here are some things said by two of our external partners, Nick Herd and Pete Williams, from the last meeting in May.   … Continue reading →

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Launch of the Circus Oz Living Archive Online Prototype

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Laetitia

As said by Mike, Tim, and Linda from Circus Oz in their Letter from Circus Oz to staff past and present about the Living Archive prototype launch , the next few months is about getting feedback from the Circus Oz community.  … Photos by Reuben Stanton. [caption id="attachment_352" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="Laetitia Shand sets up the Egg, getting ready for the Living Archive to hatch "] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_361" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="Welcome to Circus Oz"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_354" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="Meeting the Living Archive I"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_355" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="Meeting the Living Archive II"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_356" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="Meeting the Living Archive III"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_357" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="A closer look"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_358" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="An even closer look"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_359" align="alignleft" width="472" caption="Mike Finch launches the Circus Oz Living Archive"] [/caption] Continue reading →

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Letter from Circus Oz to staff past and present about the Living Archive prototype launch

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Laetitia

We really want at least some representation on the night from all the historical phases of the company from Founders to the current Mob, and from all areas, from Techs to Tent Crew to Performers to the Office, so even if you can’t come, make sure someone from your era can! … We’d love it if you come along for a drink, to play with the prototype archive on the big screen (and a few other screens), and give the RMIT team and us some feedback about what you like, what you’d improve, and any lateral thoughts you have about how Circus Oz can subvert and inhabit the Web. Continue reading →

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