Information as Material/Leeds Beckett University

Information as material (iam) was formally established by the English artist Simon Morris in 2002 but has its roots in his self-published books of the late 1990s. Based in the North of England, iam operates as a collective of writer-editors and as an independent imprint that publishes work by artists who use extant material — selecting it and reframing it to generate new meanings — and who, in doing so, disrupt the existing order of things.

Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University (est.2019) includes 165 academics and 3022 students. Our shared project is making a positive difference to the lives of others through our practice based arts research that actively contributes to: the creative economy; promotes inclusivity, diversity and well-being; and builds collaborative partnerships that allow our students and staff to participate in cultural activities.