Leonardo, the International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology


Leonardo, The International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology is a registered 501c nonprofit formed in 1982 as an umbrella organization for the journals Leonardo and the Leonardo Music Journal. In 2018, Leonardo/ISAST was awarded the Golden Nica Prix Ars Electronica as Visionary Pioneers of New Media Art.

History

Leonardo/ISAST was founded by physicist Roger Malina, son of the journal's founder, astronautical pioneer and artist Frank Malina. The name "Leonardo" was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, due to his contributions to art, science, and technological progress.

Publications

Leonardo/ISAST aims include to provide international education and charitable assistance to artists; promote and develop the interaction of artists, scientists, and engineers through conferences, exhibitions, workshops, seminars and other events.
Publications of ISAST include the following, published through The MIT Press:
Programs of ISAST include: