Event 3: LASER Pigeon art talk by Aaron Blaisdell and Andrew
Event 3: LASER Pigeon art talk by Aaron Blaisdell and Andrew A few weeks ago I attended a very interesting and odd-centered talk. The art presentation began with Blaisdell talking of the significance of pigeons in human culture. He explained they genetically were very similar to doves and one of the most represented birds in art and history. Pigeons were famously news and messenger birds, some important achievements include breaking the news of the defeat of Napoleon and the first Olympics results. Aaron had learned Darwin had pigeons and found them interesting as well, Blaisdell began to do behavioral tests and train the birds to be able to create. He would feed them and give them free time in which they could express themselves and create. To many their art may seem random but Blaisdell introduced data as to why pigeons are being intentional with their movements and how they can demonstrate animal consciousness. Their art resembled windows and incor...