Deep Space 8K

Three visually stunning dimensions, a 33 million pixel resolution and a high-performance laser tracking system combine to make Deep Space 8K at the Ars Electronica Center one of the most interesting digital experience spaces in the world. In the space between the two 16 x 9 meter projection surfaces on the wall and floor, visitors can experience a completely new dimension of virtual reality.

The 3D experience room offers a unique way of learning about a wide range of topics such as astronomy, anatomy, media art and cultural heritage. The brilliance of the colors creates an extraordinary space for exciting stories and immersive experiences, enabling a completely new form of knowledge transfer.

Once again, Deep Space 8K will have special highlights in store during the Ars Electronica Festival 2024. The thematic focus this year is on digital cultural heritage. This is where the future meets the past! State-of-the-art technology makes it possible for world-famous art and cultural treasures to be presented in Deep Space 8K in a way never experienced before. In the anniversary year of the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner, there is also a special focus on his incomparable music: together with a virtual version of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, visitors can themselves become part of his compositions. Speaking of music: in 2024, more performances than ever are on offer during the festival in Deep Space 8K. From dance performances to live music, there is something for every taste.

ArtEO: Environmental Data for Artists

JP Carrascal (CO), Tom deMajo (UK), Eva Petrič (SI), Sock Redding (NZ), Daniel Rosero (CO), Fransisca Tan (AT)

ArtEO connects artists with data, experts and scientists to help tell Earth’s story through art: sensing the invisible, feeling the unknown. Immerse yourself in sonified Earth Observation (EO) imagery while shifting perspectives from data to ethereal compositions.
Calling for Help: Can ET Save Us?

Dan Tell (US)

We have always struggled with the question of our place in the universe and if our role as thinking beings is truly unique. Since the scientific revolution, we have seriously pondered the possibility of life on other planets, and wondered if other worlds might host intelligent beings and civilizations like ours. How can we communicate…
Carpaccio’s Knight

Susana Pérez (ES), Alejandra Martos (ES)

Susana Pérez’ and Alejandra Martos’ task as project leads was to realize the restoration and conservation of the painting (and frame) Young Knight in a Landscape (c. 1505) by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio. Following the presentation of this process by Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza we can now relive it in Deep Space 8K.
Chameleon

Universal Everything (GB)

A site-specific project for the island of San Giorgio Maggiore (Venice) has been carried out by the well-known international collective Universal Everything. The hallmark of their work is the “walking figure”: a digital creature that transforms itself by changing matter, colour and texture, and which for this occasion crosses the spaces of the island on…
Cooperative Aesthetics: Four New Works

Gerhard Funk (AT)

The idea behind Cooperative Aesthetics is to create a space in which users can influence the visual output of the projections and the sound by walking around. Participants playfully explore what is controlled by their movements. In doing so, they come into contact with others, are able to coordinate their movements and thus create a…
Cultural Heritage – A Virtual Retrospective

Between three visually stunning dimensions on 16 x 9 meter projection surfaces on wall and floor, with 33 million pixel resolution and a high-performance laser tracking system, the future meets the past in Deep Space 8K. Nowhere else are images staged as impressively as here. This is also where you can view the details of…
Deep Sea

Nils Sparwasser; Ars Electronica Solutions

Since March 15th, Europe’s tallest exhibition hall, the Gasometer Oberhausen, has been taking visitors on a journey down to the fascinating depths of the world’s oceans with its new permanent exhibition. The highlight of the exhibition is The Wave: a projection over 1,000 square meters in size, on which lifelike animations from the mysterious world…
Deep Space Community

Ars Electronica Solutions

Deep Space by Ars Electronica is an innovative platform that utilizes cutting-edge technology to offer immersive and interactive experiences. The exciting session showcases the growing Deep Space Community, featuring immersive experiences from diverse locations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Futurelab Night

Humans and avatars, immersive spaces, performances and presentations – the “Futurelab Night” is an exciting trip into the future. A (free) reservation should be made sooner rather than later.
Interplayful Sensoric Environments – Part I

Benjamin Brunnbauer (AT), Ildiko Mayr (AT), Joann Lee (KR), Hannes Buchwieser (DE)

A major area of research within the Time-Based and Interactive Media Arts Department is the playful exploration of interactions between humans, sensors, and a high-resolution projection system. The result is a wide range of applications and artworks that invite the audience to experiment and interact, as well as live performances in collaboration with dancers and…
Interplayful Sensoric Environments – Part II

Maria Orciuoli (IT), Lynn Mayya (SY), Oleksandra Fesenko (UA), Teodor Dumitrache (RO)

A major area of research within the Time-Based and Interactive Media Arts Department is the playful exploration of interactions between humans, sensors, and a high-resolution projection system. The result is a wide range of applications and artworks that invite the audience to experiment and interact, as well as live performances in collaboration with dancers and…
Meet the artist: Rachel Maclean

Rachel Maclean (GB)

Alongside the rich and diverse screening program of Ars Electronica Animation Festival, we are thrilled to announce that several artists awarded at Prix 2024 will be joining us at medSPACE and Deep Space 8k to present their work in person.
Paragon [Interplayful Sensoric Environment]

Carlotta Borcherding (DE), Semi Lim (KR), Veronika Maidukova (UA)

Paragon is an interactive performance within an acoustic and visual landscape defined by shape, space and movement dealing with the presence of a source of light and darkness.