Video History Project

People

Brian Springer

Brian Springer is a media artist whose work explores ways in which new communications technologies redefine notions of public space and private enterprise. He has exploited social and technological loopholes, extracting images, sounds and data from within traditionally closed systems of power.

His 1995 documentary Spin uses unpackaged and uncensored satellite news feeds to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the American political process. In his recent work, Springer has strategized methods for recovering hidden information from digital text files.

Cite this record

"Brian Springer." Video History Project, Experimental Television Center, 2011. https://www.videohistoryproject.org/brian-springer.

Download RIS citation
Summary

Brian Springer is a media artist who investigates how new communications technologies redefine public space and private enterprise; he has exploited social and technological loopholes to extract images, sounds and data from within traditionally closed systems of power. His 1995 documentary Spin uses unpackaged and uncensored satellite news feeds to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the American political process; in recent work he has developed methods for recovering hidden information from digital text files.

If unchecked, this will appear as a public note on the site immediately. Spam filters may delay publication, but all submissions are reviewed by staff.

Changes will be reviewed and integrated as time permits. For major changes, feel free to email [email protected].

Last modified 18 June 2011