Max Hawkins

I am a nomadic artist and computer scientist currently based in .

I love to collaborate. If something I'm working on resonates, please reach out!

Dialup

Dialup

App that connects you in a phone call with a random person with a common interest.
your destination installation photo

Randomized Living

I let a computer determine where I lived and what I did for two years.
photograph from a random Facebook event

The Third Party

I manage a group dedicated to attending randomly-selected Facebook events
Call in the Night logo

Call in the Night

A telephone network that connects strangers between 2-5am for recorded conversations about their dreams.
many eyes lens

Smaller and Upside Down

Real-world Snapchat filters. 3D-printed lenses with face distorting optics.
Unnumbered Sparks installation image

Unnumbered Sparks

Interactive projection on a massive net sculpture
more projects

More Projects

Video

2011
JOIN
2010
FaceFlip

Inflatables

2012
The Bubble
2010
Ant Farm Unwrapped

Text

2015
Generative Poetry
2015
8-Circuit Schedules
2015
Infinite List of Imaginary Startups

Software

2016
OffBot
2015
Gentle Forced Aligner
2015
Hominid-Computer Interaction

Background

I earned a degree in Computer Science && Art at Carnegie Mellon University. I've worked at Google's Data Arts Team, Apple, and YouTube.

You can find more information about my professional life in my CV or on LinkedIn.

I was born in Des Moines, Iowa, USA in 1990. I have red hair.

Contact

portrait of Max Hawkins
max@maxhawkins.me
@maxhawkins

My current location is .
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Shows & Events

2017

Club Pro | Los Angeles

2016

Zendai Zhujiajiao | Shanghai
LUMA Westbau | Zürich

2015

MAMDV | Paris
Market Street | San Francisco

Earlier

Museo Jumex | Mexico City
Serpentine Gallery | London

Presentations

Rails Pacific 2016 | Taipei
89plus Marathon | London

Press

Zufalls-Apps | SRF
Invisibilia | NPR
Bots | Digital Culture LA
Proceed With Caution | AQNB
Call in the Night | DigitalTrends
Revenge of the Nerds | WSJ