What would an algorithm serve at an opening and how could one feed the algorithm to break existing recognition patterns?

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Genetic Engineering: A Threat, Upgrade or the Reinvention of Art?
A cooperation between the Bruno Kreisky Forum, the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), and the University of Applied Arts Vienna
The argument will be that disability is a condition of possibility for AI.
You can find the publicatons at Café Exchange and at other selected BUSSI Stops all over Vienna
Artistic duo Ina Conradi and Mark Chavez about their current work – A cooperation with the department of Digital Arts
The Importance of Redefining Work in the Face of Today’s Technological Revolution
1 Dec–16 Dec 2022 // Tue–Fri 12:00–18:00

Curated by Judith Reichart, Lucie Strecker, Thomas Feuerstein, Jens Hauser

Find out more about the concept behind it and meet artist and writer Valerie Prinz

Wendy Hui Kyong Chun in Conversation with Nishant Shah – Moderation: Clemens Apprich
About social dimension of sound and practices of listening

infinity rug is a series of sonic-seances where sound, collective learning and intimate care create a space of togetherness

The series of sound interventions at the Otto Wagner Kassenhalle explores the concept of living matter and questions the notion of nature.

Clemens Apprich is head of the department of Media Theory, which co-hosts AIL’s Talk Series on the topic of ‘Decolonizing Technology’
‘Obviously, no technological innovation will be able to solve our social problems.’ (from our Interview with Clemens Apprich)
Clemens Apprich is head of the department of Media Theory, which co-hosts AIL’s Talk Series on the topic of ‘Decolonizing Technology’
A cooperation with the department of Media Theory, concluding the series of talks and performances on ‘Decolonizing Technology’

Wendy Hui Kyong Chun in Conversation with Nishant Shah – Moderation: Clemens Apprich
Accompanied by a Dialogue with Tiara Roxanne, moderated by Nelly Y. Pinkrah


This talk is part of the lecture series Decolonizing Technology in cooperation with the department of Media Theory

To be able to grasp the complexity of today’s societal challenges, we need multiple perspectives and methods.
Philipp Blom in Conversation with climate activist Lena Schilling
A cooperation between the Bruno Kreisky Forum, the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), and the University of Applied Arts Vienna
A cooperation between the Bruno Kreisky Forum, the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), and the University of Applied Arts Vienna
The Importance of Redefining Work in the Face of Today’s Technological Revolution
Gerald Bast in Conversation (in English) with Ina Conradi and Mark Chavez
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Genetic Engineering: A Threat, Upgrade or the Reinvention of Art?
Gerald Bast in Conversation (in German) with Philipp Blom


From the educational program of artistic research and interdisciplinary approaches by Basak Senova (Visiting Prof. of Angewandte)

Research Presentation from 2022

Artist Talk by Gaia Leandra and Ce Quimera in English from 2022
Research Presentation from May 2022

Reserach Presentation at Café Exchange from May 2022

Lunch Break Performance, June 2022

Gerald Bast in Conversation (in German) with Philipp Blom
Gerald Bast in Conversation (in English) with Ina Conradi and Mark Chavez

About social dimension of sound and practices of listening




The series of sound interventions at the Otto Wagner Kassenhalle explores the concept of living matter and questions the notion of nature.


infinity rug is a series of sonic-seances where sound, collective learning and intimate care create a space of togetherness


From Immersion via Agency to Engagement

Die Beziehung zwischen Natur und Mensch aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln
Obvious and hidden effects social media has on society

Curated by Li Falkensteiner

Natalia Domínguez Rangel played on 2 Oct 2021 at the finssage of the exhibition Ecologies & Politics of the Living

The series of sound interventions at the Otto Wagner Kassenhalle explores the concept of living matter and questions the notion of nature.


Using the acoustics of Otto Wagner's Kassenhalle, the series of sound interventions at Café Exchange explores the concept of living matter and nature.


Neuroscientist Stefan Glasauer and game theorist and artist Margarete Jahrmann
New forms of public space and Public Art

An utopian future requires a critical present in which the urgency of ecological, economic, and political-social change is taken serious
Hosted and curated by Micro-publishing house Soybot

Questioning concepts of display, reception, participation, barriers and digitalization in museums.

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
Researching Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency

Alumni in Residence / Hosted by ARTist – Alumniverein der Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien

Hosted by School of Creative Media at the City University of Hong Kong

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 highly charged collection of items will diffuse over the course of the event

What kind of answers can we expect from neurobiology? And how relevant are they in regard to aesthetics and our understanding of art?
How can we meet the increasing challenges posed by dementia in our society?

Artistic Research: How can we meet the increasing challenges posed by dementia in our society?



In the framework of the exhibition ‘Ecologies & Politics of the Living’. Moderation: Baerbel Mueller
We travel into the not so far future and experience from different angles the results from our present impact.

Where do patriarchal inscriptions, gender identities or stereotyping hide in the field of artificial intelligence and future technologies?
When we think about the digital future as well as new values, the feminist view must not be missing
What kind of ‘work’ will you be doing in 2030? What kind of ‘worker’ will you be?

Discussion about the challenges of higher education, the changing society, and how universities therefore will need to transform themselves
New forms of public space and Public Art
