<![CDATA[Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude]]>Hello All,

I just wanted to share the news since it became official today: I have been named a finalist in the Arts category of the prestigious World Technology Awards, presented by the World Technology Network, in association with TIME, Fortune, CNN, Technology Review, and Science/AAAS. The roster of artists with whom I have been nominated puts me in some very nice company. They are Joe Davis (MIT), Markus Kayser (Markus Kayser Studio), Aaron Koblin (Data Arts Team, Google), and Golan Levin (Professor of Electronic Time-Based Art at Carnegie Mellon University). Personally my money is on Golan. ;-)
I mention this here not just out of my own personal excitement, but because it caused me to reflect a bit on how I got here. Most certainly I've worked hard as an artist, and done my best to create compelling performances and other artwork. But, since are recognizing “most innovative work of the greatest likely long-term significance", Isadora is naturally part of the picture. 
But, as I think you know, Isadora isn't just a program -- it's a community of people. It's _you_. And as a community, you've all stuck by me over the years, through imperfect releases, long wait times for some features, and the like. You've been very understanding of the fact I refuse to give up my artistic practice.
You are all such a special community of people -- I see it every day in the way you share and help each other in this forum. So I wanted to honor you in the moment that I receive this honor, because you are part of my story.Thank you all for believing in the software, and thus, indirectly, me.
Luckily I was already going to be in Washington D.C. for some other work the day after the big gala awards ceremony. So I expect to be there in my penguin suit to see what happens.
Again, thank you all.
Very Sincerely,
Mark 
]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/topic/244/mark-world-technology-awards-2012-gratitudeRSS for NodeFri, 13 Mar 2026 20:13:31 GMTSat, 06 Oct 2012 00:03:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:23:57 GMT]]>Here's to an extra laser-etched brain Mark!  With heartfelt THANKS for all the ingenuity and dedication you've poured into Isadora.  Can't imagine my art practice without it! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Carole

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5097https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5097Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:23:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:39:13 GMT]]>Hi Mark, congratulations! I think Isadora paves a completely new way for video-performances around the globe. I myself witnessed its success in Moscow, Russia, once I brought the first copy in 2010 with me. Since then theaters started accepting it one by one to replace or add to the much more expensive and complex media server solutions. Moscow Art Theatre, Fomenko Theatre workshop, Satyricon Theatre, Lenkom theatre -- are the best venues in Moscow, which fell to the charms of Isadora since then. Two of my own Isadora engagements were nominated for the Golden Mask (small-scale production in 2011, large-scale production in 2012), and they would not be possible without Isadora. So, from ze bottom ov mai hart, thank you very much, Comrade!

--8
]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5089https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5089Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:39:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:50:37 GMT]]>Fantastic News ....

Sarah
]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5083https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5083Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:50:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:50:49 GMT]]>Congratulations! Just caught up on the thread. Well deserved!

ur,ummmm........................eric

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5077https://community.troikatronix.com/post/5077Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:50:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:04:54 GMT]]>Congratulations Mark!

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4724https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4724Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:05:13 GMT]]>"At times I feel like we are all working together."
!!me like to!!

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4695https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4695Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:05:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:09:25 GMT]]>I echo this statement "At times I feel like we are all working together."

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4679https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4679Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:09:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:44:49 GMT]]>I also feel the same lake DusX

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4672https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4672Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:44:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:04:43 GMT]]>Fantastic news!
Mark you were willing to take a chance on me, and I in turn have tried to play a positive role, supporting and promoting Izzy.
Its this down to earth, fair and human element you have brought to Isadora, and the community behind it, that makes it truly unique.
At times I feel like we are all working together.

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4667https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4667Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:04:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:46:48 GMT]]>Congratulations for a well deserved honor.  Your selfless and dedicated work on Isadora has made a program that opens an enormous world to anyone who ventures in.  It has allowed me to work from a philosophy that I think is important in dance - that the dancer, working with the choreographer, is a creative collaborator and contributer to a performance in real-time.  Isadora has allowed me to go beyond creating dances, to create situations for dance.  You are an inspiration not only for your programming skills, but also for your artistic work and collaborations, and for your work ethic, your willingness to give to the community, your work on Creative Commons, etc.

Well deserved, indeed!

My best, Valerie

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4666https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4666Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:46:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:24:10 GMT]]>Fantastic!! Well deserved... I hope this opens lots of doors for you, as your work has really opened up many possibilities for me. Take care, m

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4573https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4573Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:24:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:09:08 GMT]]>Well Mark, that's great!  Congratulations!!

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4560https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4560Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:09:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:12:41 GMT]]>A huge congrats to you, Mark! you totally deserve this. I'm so glad that the world hasn't underestimate the amount of contribution and inspiration you've been bringing into the world of innovative technology in interactive/performance arts. You've indeed totally change the way I create art and opened up so much possibilities as an artist/collaborator. I can't tell the world enough about how amazing this has been, yet this award speaks louder than anything that I can say. I'm so happy that this is happening and hope the isadora community will continue to grow, and I really cannot live without this software! haha.

Sammy
]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4559https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4559Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:12:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:21 GMT]]>well deserved!!! congratulations Mark ~

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4558https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4558Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:33:34 GMT]]>Congratulations Mark!! Well done and well deserved.

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4556https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4556Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:33:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:49:59 GMT]]>Congrats Mark! Well deserved! On tour everyone is always curious and impressed with what I do and its generally Isadora based. Great to hear you are getting such wonderful recognition!

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4555https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4555Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:49:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:36:07 GMT]]>Fantastic News! Congratulations Mark! WoW! Awe inspiring and so well deserved!!!!!

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4554https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4554Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:36:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:11:06 GMT]]>I am happy for you.

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4553https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4553Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:11:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:48:12 GMT]]>Wow!!!!!!!! You beat Golan!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!! I knew it!!!!!! And I'm glad to be among the persons that knew of your value before you even thought of Isadora (immediately after meetin back in '99)! And to have been the frst to teach an isadora corse 0.7b for mac at the Universityç!!!!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S my frend.
Armando
P.S. And by the way, even if i hate to quote myself, as you describe the award was a global recognition as a composer, director and programmer as a whole! 
]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4551https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4551Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:48:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Fri, 16 Jan 1970 15:33:10 GMT]]>Hello All,

Yes indeed, to my surprise and pleasure, I was awarded the World Technology Award 2012 in the category of the arts.
The award is given to the person the World Technology Network deems to be giving "the most innovative work of the greatest likely long-term significance." The award recognizes my contribution as a composer, media artist and long-time director of the performance group Troika Ranch, as the creator of Isadora, and for my contribution as a teacher who has shared his aesthetic vision and technical know-how through innumerable workshops across the globe.
The award itself is in the form of a glass cube with a laser etched brain in the center. So know I have two brains. Perhaps that will allow me to move a bit quicker when solving bugs in Isadora. ;-)
Thanks to all of you for the good wishes and support. It means a lot to me, and is very much appreciated.
Warmest Wishes,
Mark
]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4550https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4550Fri, 16 Jan 1970 15:33:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:41:15 GMT]]>Congratulations! Well deserved recognition.

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4548https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4548Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:41:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:16:30 GMT]]>Congratulations Mark!

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4547https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4547Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:16:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:40:20 GMT]]>fantastic, i found the news. :) congratulations mark.

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4546https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4546Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:40:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mark + World Technology Awards 2012 = Gratitude on Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:48:33 GMT]]>i've been looking for news all day.

]]>https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4545https://community.troikatronix.com/post/4545Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:48:33 GMT