A community of citizen journalists are beginning to take ownership over their participation at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They are constituted by
Year: 2010
Media Blueprint for the London 2012 Games
Days ahead of the LOCOG World Press Briefing, C@tO Editor Andy Miah is outlining a vision for the 2012 Games that draws together the nations and regions to collectively tell their story via citizen media. Find below the outline for #media2012. The proposal launch will take place on 4 Oct, 2010 in Manchester @ANDfestival (http://www.andfestival.org.uk).
Untold Stories of the Olympic Games
by Andy Miah The Olympic Games is one of the biggest spectacles worldwide, yet there is a lot that happens around it that isn’t seen.
The Olympic Mascots
On 19 May, 2010, the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) launched the Olympic and Paralympic Mascots. Their design is in keeping with
London 2012: Festival, Cultural Olympiad & Public Art
In the past month since Vancouver 2010 came to a close, London 2012 has made important strides in its progress towards its Games. It has
Coubertin Olympic Awards Competition Open
The Coubertin Olympic Awards Competition, run by the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC) and the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) with the patronage of HRH The Princess Royal and have been recognised by the Inspire Mark, is launching this year’s calls for submissions. The competition is challenging students to write a research essay on how the Olympic ideals of fairness, integrity and openness can help businesses balance commercial success with their social responsibilities.
Social Media and the Future of Citizen Journalism (via Carlson Media)
Here’s a great film about the Vancouver 2010 Social Media coverage. Highlights include recognition that citizen journalists gave the Paralympic Games a profile, when broadcasters fail. As well, recognition of the different roles of citizen and investigative journalists.
Thanks a lot Vancouver!
Another Olympic Games has drawn to a close. Thanks so much to all of our new friends, especially W2 and, in particular, Irwin Oostindie, Lianne
Vectorial Elevation | Interactive art at Vancouver 2010
‘Vectorial Elevation’ is an interactive art installation, by Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, which features 20 10-kilowatt robotic searchlights along the shoreline. The beams illuminate over a one-kilometre patch of sky and are visible from more than 15 kilometres away.
Whistler Arts
Taking advantage of the influx of Olympic visitors, the Whistler Arts Council promotes the endives of local artists throughout the Village as part of its Arts Walk, which links 43 host galleries together hosted by a variety of spaces from coffee shops to hotel lobbies. However, it’s not only these locations that promote artistic interest. The centre of the village offers as well plenty of opportunities to explore or observe artwork.