News & Events

Inspiring SMRN Meeting of September 30, 2026

October 7, 2026

The meeting featured presentations by Mélika Hashemi and Dr. J.R. Osborn, followed by lively discussions around digital materiality, spirituality, artistic practice, African visual culture, and future SMRN collaborations.

Formation of Substantial Motion Research Network

March 28, 2018

Substantial Motion Research Network(SMRN) is an international research network for scholars and practitioners interested in the cross-cultural exploration of media art and philosophy founded by Laura Marks and Azadeh Emadi.