Press Releases

(Linz, June 30, 2011) “Iron Mask, White Torture,” the project for which artist Marissa Lôbo was honored with the Marianne von Willemer Prize in 2010, will be presented at the Ars Electronica Center from July 2nd to August 26th. The installation deals with resistance to sexism and racism, and consists of a video projection, a…

(Linz, June 27, 2011) The last installment (for now) in the Deep Space LIVE series is set for Thursday, June 30 at 8 PM, and will showcase historical treasures from the holdings of Linz’s City Archive. Staff historian Markus Altrichter will display photos of significant historical events in Linz — for example, the so-called February…

(Linz, June 24, 2011) A theatrical performance for children is coming up at the Ars Electronica Center. In conjunction with the SCHÄXPIR Theater Festival, the Helix Dance Theater and Ars Electronica are jointly staging “Der letzte Zug des Königs” (The King’s Final Move), a dance-based whodunit developed especially for Deep Space and for novice detectives…

(Linz, June 16, 2011) Go on a family-style scavenger hunt from one end of the Museum of the Future to the other, behold a virtual ocean full of sea creatures young creatives designed themselves, and pet a cute little baby seal robot—FamilyDays at the Ars Electronica Center offer fascinating activities that are fun for the…

(Linz, June 13, 2011) “The Key to the Brain will focus on leading-edge research on the brain. Visitors can look forward to incredible, high-definition graphic insights into how the human brain works, an overview of methods used in the neurosciences, and anecdotes from scientist Manuela Macedonia’s daily life on the job at the Max Planck…

(Linz, June 6, 2011) In the course of the coming Deep Space LIVE, Maurizio Seracini of the Center of Interdisciplinary Science for Art, Archaeology and Architecture in San Diego will speak (in English) about the contribution engineering is making to the preservation and understanding of humankind’s cultural heritage. He will present the latest results of…

(Linz, June 3, 2011) Following their extremely well-received concert last year, the Linz Music School is staging repeat performances at the Ars Electronica Center. Students under the direction of Petra Wurz and Marco Palewicz will be appearing in front of—or actually “in”—Deep Space’s spectacular, jumbo-format visual projections. The musical program being performed at this extraordinary…

(Linz, May 31, 2011) The Long Night of the Stages will be reprised in Linz and the Ars Electronica Center has a fascinating program lined up for guests of all ages. Featured presentations include a 3D fairytale, a sneak preview of a danced detective story, and fascinating worlds of imagery in jumbo, 16×9-meter format. The…

(Linz, May 30, 2011) On the first Friday of every month, the Ars Electronica Center offers a themed tour custom-tailored to seniors. The guides make a concerted effort to dispense with English-language high-tech jargon, and to allow plenty of time for tour group members to pose questions and to discuss their experiences and impressions. This…

(Linz, May 24, 2011) The next lecture of Manuela Macedonia, a neuroscientist on the staff of the Max Planck Institute Leipzig, will explain which areas of the brain process speech and which ones produce speech. It will go into detail about the various capabilities required to learn to use language and show the effects that…

(Linz, May 24, 2011) Go on a family-style scavenger hunt from one end of the Museum of the Future to the other, behold a virtual ocean full of sea creatures young creatives designed themselves, and pet a cute little baby seal robot—FamilyDays at the Ars Electronica Center offer fascinating activities that are fun for the…

(Linz, May 23, 2011) In the course of Deep Space LIVE, Maria Jenner will present the most precious historical seals and documents held by the Archive of the City of Linz. These priceless treasures include the certificate granting Linz permission to hold a yearly market fair beginning in 1382 as well as an epistle dated…

(Linz, May 16, 2011) Tune in to radio astronomy at the next Deep Space LIVE presentation. Dietmar Hager, astrophotographer and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, will host a high-definition look at the European Southern Observatory that operates one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes. Situated at over 5,000 meters above sea level atop…

(Linz, May 12, 2011) The Republic of Austria’s newest postage stamp features the Ars Electronica Center Linz. The 7-cent stamp was designed by Austrian artist Rainer Prohaska. Read more Photo: stamp Ars Electronica Center / Österreichische Post / Printversion / Album

(Linz, May 11, 2011) The Ars Electronica Center cordially invites you to its 4th LabDays this coming weekend. Experts on hand especially for this event will offer insights into the fascinating world of state-of-the-art robotics. Venues include the new RoboLab, Deep Space and the “What Machines Dream Of” exhibit. Read more Photo: Telenoid, Hiroshi Ishiguro…

(Linz, May 9, 2011) There’s an extraordinary treat in store for guests at the next Deep Space LIVE. The guests are directors of two of Vienna’s—and the world’s—great museums, each of whom will present an object in the respective museum’s permanent collection that is her/his personal favorite. Sabine Haag, director of Vienna’s Museum of Art…

(Linz, May 4, 2011) More and more people are finding out about the exciting advances being made in brain research. The main reason for this heightened interest is the modern imaging technology that lets us see how the brain actually works. In May and June, the Ars Electronica Center Linz is hosting a lecture series…