Prix Ars Electronica 2020 online

Computer Animation

What is Animation? How do you Animate the work?

All animated images, however handcrafted, necessarily become digital at some stage of the production or distribution process, and thereby “computer animation.” The question is therefore what kind of tool for communication they represent and which experiences they create for the viewer. The spectrum ranges here from abstract works, music videos, essay films, and character animations, to data visualizations and physical installations, all the way to virtual realities (VR, AR, and MR).

At this year’s Prix Forum, artist talks and the discussion are focused on exploring the category of Computer Animation 2020. Among others, the questions are: What is “animation”? How do you “animate” the work?

The Electronic Theatre featuring the best of this year’s submissions is screened every evening starting at 20.30 at the rooftop KUNSTKINO in Linz, Austria.

8:30 pm – 10:50 pm
Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO ENGLISH
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica
7:00 pm – 7:25 pm
CyberArts 2020 Tour
Prix Ars Electronica
8:30 pm – 10:50 pm
Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO ENGLISH
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica
8:30 pm – 10:50 pm
Austrian Panorama @ KUNSTKINO
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
Artist Talk: Maja Gehrig (CH) EN
Prix Ars Electronica
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm
Artist Talk: Imge Özbilge (TR), Sine Özbilge (TR) EN
Prix Ars Electronica
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Artist Talk: Miwa Matreyek (US) EN
Prix Ars Electronica
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
OK Night 2020
Guest Projects, Highlights, Prix Ars Electronica
7:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Award Ceremony Computer Animation EN
Highlights, Prix Ars Electronica
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Prix Forum Computer Animation EN
Highlights, Prix Ars Electronica
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Electronic Theatre @ Online ENGLISH
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO ENGLISH
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica
8:30 pm – 10:50 pm
Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO ENGLISH
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica
8:30 pm – 10:50 pm
Austrian Panorama @ KUNSTKINO
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica
8:30 pm – 10:50 pm
Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO ENGLISH
Animation Festival, Prix Ars Electronica

Prix Forum & Artist Talks

Artist Talk: Hsin-Chien Huang (TW)

Artist Talk by Hsin-Chien Huang (TW) about his project ‘Bodyless’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020

Electronic Theatre @ Online

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society. It impressively illustrates the dynamic development of artistic computer animation over the past three decades as well as the expansive growth of various fringe areas. A glance at the works selected this year shows a broad range, from animation in the context of performance and installations to real-time animation and multifaceted, subject-based discussions.

Artist Talk: Joy Buolamwini (US)

Artist Talk by Joy Buolamwini (US) about the project ‘Algorithmic Justice League (AJL) – AI, Ain’t I A Woman?’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Digital Communities category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Toby Auberg (SE)

Artist Talk by Toby Auberg (SE) about his project ‘Pile’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

CyberArts 2020 Computer Animation Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you the Computer Animation highlight of CyberArts 2020.

CyberArts 2020 Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you this year’s CyberArts 2020. The OK im OÖ Kulturquartier has been presenting the CyberArts exhibition since 1998.

Jury Members talking about Computer Animation

Peter Burr (US) and Mathilde Lavenne (FR) talk about the jury process, trends and the Golden Nica winner of the Computer Animation category.

Prix Forum Visionary Pioneer of Feminist Media Art

The director of the VALIE EXPORT Center Linz, Dr. Sabine Folie, gives a talk about the achievements of VALIE EXPORT, which is followed by a talk of VALIE EXPORT herself.

Award Ceremony Computer Animation

The Golden Nica and the Awards of Distinction winners of the Computer Animation category are introducing their projects and receive their certificates in the virtual space.

Prix Forum Digital Communities
What is a community for you and how do you try to leverage communities to drive social change?

The Prix Forum is a platform for sharing cutting-edge art forms and their role in society through talks and discussions by this year’s Prix Ars Electronica winning artists and the jury.

Prix Forum Computer Animation
What is Animation? How do you Animate the work?

The Prix Forum is a platform for sharing cutting-edge art forms and their role in society through talks and discussions by this year’s Prix Ars Electronica winning artists and the jury.

Prix Forum Interactive Art +
What is “+” of Interactive Art in the Age of Uncertainty?

The Prix Forum is a platform for sharing cutting-edge art forms and their role in society through talks and discussions by this year’s Prix Ars Electronica winning artists and the jury.

OK Night 2020
OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH AT

OK Night is a yearly presented nightline format at OÖ Kulturquartier on Ars Electronica’s Saturday. Originally conceived to present performative works from the range of Prix Ars Electronica awarded works the night also features local and international club culture.

Artist Talk: Luz María Sánchez (MX)

Artist Talk by Luz María Sánchez (MX) about the project ‘Vis. [un]necessary force_3’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Digital Communities category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Rachel Uwa (US)

Artist Talk by Rachel Uwa (US) about the project ‘School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Digital Communities category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Jesi Carson(CA), Amber Frid-Jimenez(US)

Artist Talk by Jesi Carson(CA), Amber Frid-Jimenez(US) about the project ‘Participedia: Crowdsourcing Participatory Democracy for the Public Good’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Digital Communities category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Mourad Ayyach (PS)

Artist Talk by Mourad Ayyach (PS) about the project ‘Habaq Movement’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Digital Communities category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Eric Siu (HK) & Joel Kwong (HK)

Artist Talk by Eric Siu (HK) & Joel Kwong (HK) about the project ‘Be Water by HongKongers’ which won the Golden Nica in the Digital Communities category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Yuge Zhou (CN)

Artist Talk by Yuge Zhou 周雨歌 (CN) about her project ‘Underground Circuit’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Imge Özbilge (TR), Sine Özbilge (TR)

Artist Talk by Imge Özbilge(TR), Sine Özbilge(TR) about their project ‘#21xoxo’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Randa Maroufi (FR)

Artist Talk by Randa Maroufi (FR) about her project ‘BAB SEBTA’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Maja Gehrig (CH)

Artist Talk by Maja Gehrig (CH) about her project ‘Average Happiness’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Cheng Guo (CN)

Artist Talk byCheng Guo (CN) about her project ‘The Net Wanderer – A tour of suspended handshakes’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Interactive Art + category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Constanza Piña Pardo (CL)

Artist Talk by Constanza Piña Pardo (CL) about her project ‘khipu / Electrotextile Prehispanic Computer’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Interactive Art + category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Sissel Marie Tonn (DK)

Artist Talk by Sissel Marie Tonn (DK) about her project ‘The Intimate Earthquake Archive’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Interactive Art + category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Dasha Ilina (RU)

Artist Talk by Dasha Ilina (RU) about her project ‘Center for Technological Pain’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Interactive Art + category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Miwa Matreyek (US)

Artist Talk by Miwa Matreyek (US) about her project ‘Infinitely Yours’ which won the Golden Nica in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Mario Klingemann (DE)

Artist Talk by Mario Klingemann (DE) about his project ‘Appropriate Response’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Interactive Art + category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Lynn Hershman Leeson (US)

Artist Talk by Lynn Hershman Leeson (US) about her project ‘Shadow Stalker’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Interactive Art + category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Simon Weckert (DE)

Artist Talk by Simon Weckert (DE) about his project ‘Google Maps Hacks’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Interactive Art + category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

CyberArts 2020 – Computer Animation

Austrian Panorama @ KUNSTKINO

In this program, animated-film directors from Austria look at problems of our time.

Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society.

Artist Talk: Lauren Lee McCarthy (US)

Artist Talk by Lauren Lee McCarthy (US) of her project ‘SOMEONE’ which got the Golen Nica of Interactive Art + Category in the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Prix Ars Electronica 2020 Jury Statements

The statements of the Prix Ars Electronica jury 2020.

Award Ceremony & Jury Statement

Artist Talk: Hsin-Chien Huang (TW)

Artist Talk by Hsin-Chien Huang (TW) about his project ‘Bodyless’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020

Artist Talk: Imge Özbilge (TR), Sine Özbilge (TR)

Artist Talk by Imge Özbilge(TR), Sine Özbilge(TR) about their project ‘#21xoxo’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Maja Gehrig (CH)

Artist Talk by Maja Gehrig (CH) about her project ‘Average Happiness’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Miwa Matreyek (US)

Artist Talk by Miwa Matreyek (US) about her project ‘Infinitely Yours’ which won the Golden Nica in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Randa Maroufi (FR)

Artist Talk by Randa Maroufi (FR) about her project ‘BAB SEBTA’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Toby Auberg (SE)

Artist Talk by Toby Auberg (SE) about his project ‘Pile’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Yuge Zhou (CN)

Artist Talk by Yuge Zhou 周雨歌 (CN) about her project ‘Underground Circuit’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Austrian Panorama @ KUNSTKINO

In this program, animated-film directors from Austria look at problems of our time.

Award Ceremony Computer Animation

The Golden Nica and the Awards of Distinction winners of the Computer Animation category are introducing their projects and receive their certificates in the virtual space.

Award Ceremony Digital Communities

The Golden Nica and the Award of Distinctions winners of the Digital Communities category are introducing their projects and receive their certificates in the virtual space.

Award Ceremony Interactive Art +

The Golden Nica and the Awards of Distinction winners of the Interactive Art + category are introducing their projects and receive their certificates in the virtual space.

CyberArts 2020 Computer Animation Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you the Computer Animation highlight of CyberArts 2020.

CyberArts 2020 Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you this year’s CyberArts 2020. The OK im OÖ Kulturquartier has been presenting the CyberArts exhibition since 1998.

Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society.

Electronic Theatre @ Online

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society. It impressively illustrates the dynamic development of artistic computer animation over the past three decades as well as the expansive growth of various fringe areas. A glance at the works selected this year shows a broad range, from animation in the context of performance and installations to real-time animation and multifaceted, subject-based discussions.

Jury Members talking about Digital Communities

Here, Irini Papadimitriou (GR/UK) and Dietmar Offenhuber (AT/US) talk about the jury process, trends and the Golden Nica winner of the Digital Communities category.

Jury Members talking about Interactive Art +

Sabine Himmelsbach (DE/CH) and Haytham Nawar (EG) talk about the jury process, trends and the Golden Nica winner of the Interactive Art + category.

OK Night 2020
OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH AT

OK Night is a yearly presented nightline format at OÖ Kulturquartier on Ars Electronica’s Saturday. Originally conceived to present performative works from the range of Prix Ars Electronica awarded works the night also features local and international club culture.

Prix Ars Electronica 2020 Jury Statements

The statements of the Prix Ars Electronica jury 2020.

CyberArts 2020 – Computer Animation

Prix Forum Computer Animation
What is Animation? How do you Animate the work?

The Prix Forum is a platform for sharing cutting-edge art forms and their role in society through talks and discussions by this year’s Prix Ars Electronica winning artists and the jury.

Jury Members talking about Computer Animation

Peter Burr (US) and Mathilde Lavenne (FR) talk about the jury process, trends and the Golden Nica winner of the Computer Animation category.

Journeys

Artist Talk: Hsin-Chien Huang (TW)

Artist Talk by Hsin-Chien Huang (TW) about his project ‘Bodyless’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020

Artist Talk: Imge Özbilge (TR), Sine Özbilge (TR)

Artist Talk by Imge Özbilge(TR), Sine Özbilge(TR) about their project ‘#21xoxo’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Maja Gehrig (CH)

Artist Talk by Maja Gehrig (CH) about her project ‘Average Happiness’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Miwa Matreyek (US)

Artist Talk by Miwa Matreyek (US) about her project ‘Infinitely Yours’ which won the Golden Nica in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Randa Maroufi (FR)

Artist Talk by Randa Maroufi (FR) about her project ‘BAB SEBTA’ which won the Award of Distinction in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Toby Auberg (SE)

Artist Talk by Toby Auberg (SE) about his project ‘Pile’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Artist Talk: Yuge Zhou (CN)

Artist Talk by Yuge Zhou 周雨歌 (CN) about her project ‘Underground Circuit’ which got the Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2020.

Austrian Panorama @ KUNSTKINO

In this program, animated-film directors from Austria look at problems of our time.

Award Ceremony Computer Animation

The Golden Nica and the Awards of Distinction winners of the Computer Animation category are introducing their projects and receive their certificates in the virtual space.

CyberArts 2020 Computer Animation Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you the Computer Animation highlight of CyberArts 2020.

CyberArts 2020 Digital Communities Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you the Digital Communities highlight of CyberArts 2020.

CyberArts 2020 Interactive Art + Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you the Interactive Art + highlight of CyberArts 2020.

CyberArts 2020 Tour

The curators of OK im OÖ Kulturquartier guide you this year’s CyberArts 2020. The OK im OÖ Kulturquartier has been presenting the CyberArts exhibition since 1998.

Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society.

Electronic Theatre @ Online

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society. It impressively illustrates the dynamic development of artistic computer animation over the past three decades as well as the expansive growth of various fringe areas. A glance at the works selected this year shows a broad range, from animation in the context of performance and installations to real-time animation and multifaceted, subject-based discussions.

OK Night 2020
OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH AT

OK Night is a yearly presented nightline format at OÖ Kulturquartier on Ars Electronica’s Saturday. Originally conceived to present performative works from the range of Prix Ars Electronica awarded works the night also features local and international club culture.

Prix Ars Electronica 2020 Jury Statements

The statements of the Prix Ars Electronica jury 2020.

CyberArts 2020 – Computer Animation

CyberArts 2020 – Digital Communities

CyberArts 2020 – Interactive Art +

Prix Forum Computer Animation
What is Animation? How do you Animate the work?

The Prix Forum is a platform for sharing cutting-edge art forms and their role in society through talks and discussions by this year’s Prix Ars Electronica winning artists and the jury.

Jury Members talking about Computer Animation

Peter Burr (US) and Mathilde Lavenne (FR) talk about the jury process, trends and the Golden Nica winner of the Computer Animation category.

Animation Festival

Expanded Animation: A new media manifesto

These interviews will discuss the work of the artists throughout their MindSpaces residency. They will present their work so far and their collaboration with the technical partners of the MindSpaces consortium.

Expanded Animation: Art & Industry

These interviews will discuss the work of the artists throughout their MindSpaces residency. They will present their work so far and their collaboration with the technical partners of the MindSpaces consortium.

Expanded Animation: Artist Position

These interviews will discuss the work of the artists throughout their MindSpaces residency. They will present their work so far and their collaboration with the technical partners of the MindSpaces consortium.

Austrian Panorama @ KUNSTKINO

In this program, animated-film directors from Austria look at problems of our time.

Electronic Theatre @ KUNSTKINO

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society.

Electronic Theatre @ Deep Space 8K

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society. It impressively illustrates the dynamic development of artistic computer animation over the past three decades as well as the expansive growth of various fringe areas. A glance at the works selected this year shows a broad range, from animation in the context of performance and installations to real-time animation and multifaceted, subject-based discussions.

Solar Walk @ Deep Space 8K
Réka Bucsi

Solar Walk, by the Hungarian animation artist Réka Bucsi, is a symphony between humans, animals, creatures, and inanimate and unknown objects.

Electronic Theatre @ Online

Since 1987, the Electronic Theatre has compiled a large number of submissions from all over the world, providing an up-to-the-minute survey of animation art in the context of technology and society. It impressively illustrates the dynamic development of artistic computer animation over the past three decades as well as the expansive growth of various fringe areas. A glance at the works selected this year shows a broad range, from animation in the context of performance and installations to real-time animation and multifaceted, subject-based discussions.

Expanded Animation

In collaboration with the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences’ Hagenberg Campus, the 8th Expanded Animation symposium carries on a process launched in 2013: to map the wide-ranging domain of animated worlds of imagery beyond well-trodden paths. The symposium stays the course originally set at its inception, and presents theoretical positions and perspectives from the art world, the R&D field and the industrial sector.

Opera @ Deep Space 8K
Erick Oh (KR/US)

Opera is a cycle of a five-minute animation created by the prize-winning filmmaker and artist Erick Oh.

Prix Forum Computer Animation

These interviews will discuss the work of the artists throughout their MindSpaces residency. They will present their work so far and their collaboration with the technical partners of the MindSpaces consortium.

Expanded Animation: Real Time

These interviews will discuss the work of the artists throughout their MindSpaces residency. They will present their work so far and their collaboration with the technical partners of the MindSpaces consortium.

Expanded Animation: Synaesthetic Syntax

These interviews will discuss the work of the artists throughout their MindSpaces residency. They will present their work so far and their collaboration with the technical partners of the MindSpaces consortium.

Showcase – Award Winning Projects 2020

Infinitely Yours

Average Happiness

BAB SEBTA

#21xoxo

Bodyless

Pile

Pulsion

Recursive Truth

Serial Parallels

Squarepusher / Terminal Slam

The Entropy Gardens

The Sky is on Fire

This Means More

Toomas Beneath the Valley of the Wild Wolves / Toomas teispool metsikute huntide orgu / Toomas dans la vallée des loups sauvages

Underground Circuit