Press Releases

Photo: Ars Electronica / Robert Bauernhansl

71,000 Visits to Planet B

(Linz, 12.9.2022) 953 people from 76 countries were involved in the program of this Ars Electronica. 11 locations in the Linz metropolitan area were used, a virtual art gallery was set up, and all major conferences were streamed along with a series of talks and presentations.
STUDIO(dys)TOPIA – At the Peak of Humankind and Ars Electronica Gardens

(Linz, 7.9.2022) Almost 30 artistic perspectives on “Planet B” are bundled in the exhibition “Studio(dys)topia — At the Peak of Humankind,” while another 15 perspectives are presented in the “Ars Electronica Gardens” show.
Kunstuni Linz @ Ars Electronica Festival

(Linz, 6.9.2022) No fewer than 24 academic institutions from around the world will be presenting their work at the Kunstuni Campus in the context of Ars Electronica 2022. But the students from Linz are also awaiting visitors with their own exhibitions and plenty of performances and workshops.
Ars Electronica Exhibitions: CyberArts, S+T+ARTS and JKU LIT

(6.9.2022) Ars Electronica is convinced that we can tackle climate changes and that art and science can make a significant contribution. The proof is in the many works, initiatives and prototypes on display in exhibitions such as the CyberArts Show, the S+T+ARTS Prize Exhibition and the JKU LIT@ArsElectronica Exhibition.
A Parallel (R)evolution — Digital Art in Latin America

(Linz, 5.9.2022) Five media art projects are exploring new technologies and focusing on Latin American identity, culture and history at LENTOS during Ars Electronica 2022.
IN TRANSFER – A NEW CONDITION

(Linz, 29.8.2022) Some 1,000 artists, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, activists and students from all over the world will gather at this year’s Ars Electronica, which will take place from September 7 to 11 at eleven locations in Linz and a virtual art gallery.
The Highlights of the 2022 Ars Electronica

(Linz, 29.8.2022) Some 1,000 artists, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, activists and students from all over the world will gather at this year’s Ars Electronica, which will take place from September 7 to 11 at eleven locations in Linz and a virtual art gallery.
State of the ART(ist)

(Linz, 23.8.2022) State of the ART(ist) offers artists who are threatened, persecuted and oppressed because of the political dimension of their works a stage at the Ars Electronica Festival with a virtual show, an exhibition and live streamings.
Festival University by JKU and Ars Electronica enters second round

(Linz, 9.8. 2022) The Summer University organized by Johannes Kepler University Linz and Ars Electronica will be held for the second time from August 18 to September 14. 200 students from around 70 countries will examine how we can deal globally with the effects of climate change.
Varied program at the Night of the Family

(Linz, 5.7.2022) A wide-ranging program awaits visitors to the Ars Electronica Center at this year’s “Night of the Family” on Friday, July 15. From the microcosm to the infinite reaches of outer space.
„Klasse! Lernen. Wir sind digital“

(Linz, 28.6.2022) 101 best-practice projects from all over Austria have been selected for the education award “Klasse! Lernen. Wir sind digital” education award. A jury has now awarded the best ten projects 7 recognitions, 2 awards and the main prize of 10,000 euros.
Lick my Fur – Album Release Show

(Linz, 26.6.2022) On Thursday evening, June 30, 2022, artist Crystn Hunt Akron will bring Deep Space to life as part of an album release show and present her new album “Lick my Fur.”
An insight into our human rights

(Linz, 22.6.2022) At a Deep Space Lecture on Friday evening, June 24, Heinz Patzelt, Secretary General of Amnesty International Austria, will give a special insight into the national and international human rights situation.
Colorful vacation program at “AK x AEC

(Linz, 21.6.2022) From July 19 to August 26, 2022, the Upper Austrian Chamber of Labor and the Ars Electronica Center invite you to an exciting vacation program for children and young people.
Golden Nicas for artists from Japan, the USA, Taiwan, Colombia and Austria

(Linz, 20.6.2022) 2338 artistic projects from 88 countries were submitted to the Prix Ars Electronica 2022. This year’s Golden Nicas were awarded in the categories Computer Animation, Interactive Art +, Digital Communities, u19-create your world and “Visionary Pioneers of Media Art.
TIME OUT .11 presents young media art from Linz

(14.6.2022) Launched in 2014 by Ars Electronica and the Linz Art University, the TIME OUT exhibition series enters its eleventh round Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
STARTS Prize of the EU Commission for Holly Herndon (US) and Giulia Foscari (IT)

(Linz/Brussels, 13.6.2022) The STARTS Prize 2022 attracted a total of 1499 entries from 96 countries, with the top prizes of 20,000 euros each going to Holly Herndon (US) and Giulia Foscari (IT).
Curtain up for the Long Night of Stages

(Linz, 7.6.2022) During the Long Night of Stages, the Ars Electronica Center becomes the stage for a series of entertaining performances.
Underwater worlds worth protecting

(Linz, 3.6.2022) Thursday evening, June 9, 2022, underwater photographer Harald Hois invites visitors to Deep Space Experience for photographic dives into underwater worlds worth protecting.
Austrian Foreign Ministry and Ars Electronica create virtual space for artistic freedom

(Vienna / Linz, 30.5.2022) With the “State of the ART(ist)” call for proposals, the Austrian Foreign Ministry and Ars Electronica are now creating a virtual art gallery to enable artistic freedoms to unfold within a secure framework.