We recognize that the internet and by extension "tech" is not a neutral space—it was forged by marginalized communities, including sex workers, Black, Indigenous and marginalized communities and political dissidents, whose contributions have been systematically erased. We honor their labor and strive to amplify the voices that have been silenced.
Fair compensation for the artists we collaborate with is non-negotiable. Your support is vital in sustaining this commitment. We align with alternative art spaces and non-profits, ensuring that our events are accessible to all, regardless of income.
We reject the sanctity of the art space, providing water and, when possible, food at our events to nurture both body and spirit.
Our website is a testament to our resistance against Big Tech dominance. Soon to be hosted on a "home-built" server made from repurposed components, it embodies our dedication to permacomputing principles—a practice rooted in sustainability and resilience.
At our core, we are utopists—seeking wisdom in ancient practices to enhance our present and future. The solutions we need already exist, though they are often hidden from view. Our mission is to unearth, reclaim, and create from what is already there, rather than chasing the endless cycle of overproduction and appropriation.
We embrace trial and error, and the value of failure.
We value collective learning and embrace non-traditional ways of teaching such as somatic practices.
connectedMATTER embodies the convergence of Machine, Art, Technology, Transgression, Ecology, and Resistance. This is our manifesto.