Recreating Forgotten Programming Languages, for Art

Explore the fascinating world of early computer graphics and programming languages in this 34-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into the history of 1960s programming languages specifically created for animations and graphics, with a focus on Bell Labs' BEFLIX. Learn about the speaker's journey to recreate an interpreter for ART 1, the first programming language designed for beginners to create art. Discover the challenges of working with limited documentation and the process of reverse-engineering iconic computer art pieces. Gain insights into the limitations and innovations of early computer graphics, and witness vintage computer art examples throughout the presentation. Join Sher Minn Chong, a web platform engineer and generative artist, as she brings forgotten programming languages back to life for artistic purposes.