© Computer Technique Group CTG ; photo © ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, photo: ONUK
- Artist/s
- Computer Technique Group CTG
- Title
- Running Cola is Africa
- Year
- 1967
- Category
- Computer-generated
- Material / Technique
- computer-generated image ; lithography according to plotter drawing; computer: IBM 7090; programming language: Fortran IV, output device: Calcomp 563 Plotter; printing ink on paper
- Dimensions / Duration
- 50,5 x 75 cm
- Collection
- ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
- Description
- RUNNING COLA IS AFRICA 1967/68 - A computer graphic, No 3 in the Metamorphoses Series by the Computer Technique Group from Japan. Idea by Masao Komura (product designer) data by Makoto Ohtake (architectural designer) programme by Koji Fujino (systems engineer) - A computer algorithm converts a running man into a bottle of cola, which in turn is converted into the map of Africa. Programmed in Fortran IV on IBM 7090 and drawn on Calcomp 563 plotter. Running Cola is Africa-Black. Motif Edition
No. ME 02 1
Images
Computer Technique Group CTG, »Running Cola is Africa«, from the series »Cybernetic Serendipity. The Computer and the Arts«, 1967 - 1968 / 1968, computer-generated image ; lithography according to plotter drawing; computer: IBM 7090; programming language:© Computer Technique Group CTG ; photo © ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, photo: ONUK
Computer Technique Group CTG, »Running Cola is Africa«, from the series »Cybernetic Serendipity. The Computer and the Arts«, 1967 - 1968 / 1968, computer-generated image ; lithography according to plotter drawing; computer: IBM 7090; programming language:© Computer Technique Group CTG ; photo © ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, photo: ONUK