ABSENT DATA
Why Gaps, Uncertainty, and Invisible Data Matter
by Tiziana Alocci, published by Wiley
A forthcoming book by Tiziana Alocci, published by Wiley in 2027.
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We tend to think of data as a record of what is known. But what about what is missing?
Absent Data explores the gaps, silences and uncertainties hidden inside the datasets we use to understand the world. From information that was never collected to data that has been neglected, erased, obscured or made impossible to measure, the book reveals how absence can shape knowledge just as powerfully as presence.
Bringing together data visualisation, art, science, music, technology and social research, Absent Data offers new ways to recognise what conventional charts and datasets leave out and asks how we might represent absence without turning uncertainty into false certainty.
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Join my newsletter before September 5th and receive exclusive access to Knowledge Base – Volume 2: A curated directory of open resources for practitioners of data sonification and visualisation with more than 130 books, tools, articles, datasets, tutorials, conferences and references that have influenced my work over the past decade as a data artist, lecturer and researcher.
The first 100 Founding Members of my newsletter will receive also a FREE signed copy of the book (worth £35/€40/$45), alongside exclusive access to workshops, research notes and behind-the-scenes reflections throughout the writing and launch journey.
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Bring Absent Data into the classroom
The book has been written as a resource for teaching critical data thinking across design, data visualisation, journalism, artistic research and related disciplines.
Universities adopting the book for a course can complement it with a live online guest lecture (45–60 minutes), giving students the opportunity to discuss the ideas directly with the author.
Teaching resources and course adoption support are also available.
Get in touch → hello@tizianaalocci.com
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Turn a keynote into a shared reading experience
For conferences interested in extending the conversation beyond the stage, speaking engagements can be combined with bulk book orders for attendees.
This approach allows participants to continue exploring the ideas after the event.
Custom speaking and book packages are available for conferences of all sizes.
Get in touch → hello@tizianaalocci.com
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Absent Data provides practical frameworks for working with uncertainty, invisible information and complex systems.
Organisations can combine workshops or keynote talks with copies of the book, allowing participants to continue learning after the session and creating a shared foundation for future discussions.
Each engagement is tailored to the organisation's goals, audience and learning objectives.
Get in touch → hello@tizianaalocci.com
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Extend the impact of your programme
If you're planning a grant-funded project, public engagement programme or educational initiative, I'd be happy to explore how Absent Data can become part of the experience through bespoke speaking engagements, discussions or book-supported programmes.
Get in touch → hello@tizianaalocci.com
If you're interested in course adoption, conference packages, workshops or collaborative opportunities, I'd love to hear more about your project.
Get in touch → hello@tizianaalocci.com