Stelarc & Daito Manabe: Creative Development & Prototype Demo

Past event

During World Science Festival Brisbane, internationally renowned performance artist Stelarc (AUS) and leading media artist Daito Manabe (JPN) will be in residence in Brisbane to develop and prototype a bold new collaborative work.

This project brings together body‑based performance, sound experimentation and cutting-edge digital systems.

Audiences are invited to a special public demonstration that offers a rare glimpse into a work in progress. Witness the artists’ evolving ideas, technical experimentation, and creative dialogue as they shape an entirely new piece in real time.

Organised: World Science Festival Brisbane 

Initiated: STELARC / BUNSHIN: Split Body Multilateral Research Lab, Living Together Co.

Partners: The QUT Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, QUT Galleries & Museums and The CUBE 

Grant: Australia-Japan Foundation

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Place

The Block (Z3), 34 Parer Place, QUT Kelvin Grove 4059

Date

24 March 2026

When

5:00 - 6:00PM

Cost

Free