September 2008: The 3rd Upgrade International gathering and exhibition in Skopje, Macedonia, with the theme of Chain Reaction. Seeded with interactive art works from around the world, the exhibition will expand to invlude projects developed in local workshops, performances, walks, and public interventions. Like online web 2.0 platforms and tools, Chain Reaction aims to assign agency to a usually "passive" audience, encouraging artists to collaborate with other artists, and create open works that enable others to participate in the making and presentation of art. Hosted by Upgrade Skopje, Upgrade Berlin, Upgrade Istanbul, Upgrade Belgrade, and Upgrade Sofia. more soon!