Series of Scenographic Studies / Part VIII, March–May 2026
Welcome to Angewandte Interdisciplinary Lab (AIL)
Platform for art, science and artistic research
AIL is run by the University of Applied Arts Vienna. The projects in AIL’s program investigate current societal issues and encourage the development of new ideas and concepts. AIL is located in the heart of Otto Wagner-Postsparkasse and home of Café Exchange.
with a keynote by Dr. Matthew Pelowski, Psychology Department, University of Vienna
Part of the lecture series ‘Aesthetics of Transformation’, curated by the School for Transformation
Showcase of artistic projects by alumni of the University of Applied Arts Vienna
02 Nov 2025 —
27 Feb 2026
Series of Scenographic Studies / Part VII, Nov 2025–Mar 2026
Series of Scenographic Studies / Part VII, Nov 2025–Mar 2026
Showcase of artistic projects by alumni of the University of Applied Arts Vienna
A cooperation with ARTist – Alumni Association of the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Elisabeth Falkensteiner and Nora Mayr in cooperation with departments from the Postsparkasse building
Find the second part COD.ACT: πTON/2 at MAK Forum
An event presented by andother stage
1 Dec–16 Dec 2022 // Tue–Fri 12:00–18:00
Reserach Presentation at Café Exchange from May 2022
Part of the lecture series ‘Aesthetics of Transformation’, curated by the School for Transformation
Payal Arora in Conversation with Sagal Hussein
Organized by Weibel Institute for Digital Cultures (part of M. Beatrice Fazi's fellowship and the Weibel Lectures series) in cooperation with the AIL
Presented by the Weibel Institute for Digital Cultures
Exhibition from May–July 2025. Artists: Pamela Breda, Patrícia J. Reis, Ruth Schnell
Artistic duo Ina Conradi and Mark Chavez about their current work – A cooperation with the department of Digital Arts
The argument will be that disability is a condition of possibility for AI.
Symposium in English from Nov 2024
Artist Talk by Gaia Leandra and Ce Quimera in English from 2022
Part of the lecture series ‘Aesthetics of Transformation’, curated by the School for Transformation
Talk Series in English from 2018
Clemens Apprich is head of the department of Media Theory, which co-hosts AIL’s Talk Series on the topic of ‘Decolonizing Technology’
Accompanied by a Dialogue with Tiara Roxanne, moderated by Nelly Y. Pinkrah
Is there one distinctive style of the early 21st century? And what does the aesthetic dimension reveal about society?
Artist Talk by Gaia Leandra and Ce Quimera in English from 2022
Payal Arora in Conversation with Sagal Hussein
Get inspired
AIL broadcasts the research landscape of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. AIL is a source of inspiration, a place for exchange.
Insights, Upcoming Dates and Work in Progress
Artistic research project by artist duo MUELLER-DIVJAK and AIL, starting September 2023
Series of Scenographic Studies / Part VII, Nov 2025–Mar 2026
Series of Scenographic Studies / Part VI, Jun – Oct 2025
Multisensory presentation and discussion
Series of Scenographic Studies / Part V, Feb 2025–Jun 2025
Research presentation together with Lucie Strecker, Music: b.fleischmann
Series of Scenographic Studies / Part IV, Oct 2024–Jan 2025
Arts-based Research-Installation by MUELLER-DIVJAK in the course of the project SENSING LIVING SYSTEMS
Arts-based Research-Installation by MUELLER-DIVJAK in the course of the project SENSING LIVING SYSTEMS
Arts-based Research-Installation by MUELLER-DIVJAK in the course of the project SENSING LIVING SYSTEMS
Part of the lecture series ‘Aesthetics of Transformation’, curated by the School for Transformation
COMMON GROUNDS – 4. Manchmal hab ich so eine Wut, dass ich die ganze Zeit nur kotzen könnte
Wendy Hui Kyong Chun in Conversation with Nishant Shah – Moderation: Clemens Apprich
Please note: all spots for the workshop are taken. Join the Screening afterwards, starting 20:00
A workshop, performance, film screenings and open studio day will accompany this residency.
Open Studio: 24 Apr, 16:00–22:00
Please note the current open call for two more Residency slots. Deadline 25 Jan 2025
Video work by Benjamin Tomasi and Samuel Schaab aka HALL
A cooperation with ARTist – Alumni Association of the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Alumni in Residence / Hosted by ARTist – Alumniverein der Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien
Whether Bacteria, plants, humans or other animals – aliens welcome!
Hosted and curated by Micro-publishing house Soybot
Collection of Talks from 2014–2020
Is there one distinctive style of the early 21st century? And what does the aesthetic dimension reveal about society?
AIL reaching out into other institutions and fields of research
For almost three decades, an increasing number of brain researchers has been trying to find the neuronal correlatives to our consciousness
A model of praxis & theory
What kind of answers can we expect from neurobiology? And how relevant are they in regard to aesthetics and our understanding of art?
From informal Markets to open-source Creativity
The Philosopher working in the fields of aesthetics and ontology speaks about interrelation of art, science and technology
What is dark matter? And what impact does foundational research have on our life and why is it so important?
Theater maker Airan Berg about his work in the field of urban/human development and the results of his work, which often connect artists and citizens
The relationship between virtual and material spheres
Opening hours: 12:00 – 17:00
