Linz
TRUE NORTH - Screening at the Ars Electronica Center
TRUE NORTH is a feature-length 3D animated film telling the story of a family held captive in a brutal North Korean political prison camp. Based on years of research and interviews with former political prisoners who defected to South Korea, the film incorporates elements of the real-life experiences of individuals who endured some of the worst human rights abuses of our time.
Electronic Theatre: On-Site & Online Screening II
First launched as an open-air show at Ars Electronica in 1987, the Electronic Theatre presents a selection of best works chosen by the jury. It showcases current productions that are characterized by their artistic content along with cultural and technological innovation.
Young Animations
curated by Sirikit Amann
Young Animations program is a selection put together by Sirikit Amann (OeAD) from the national competition u19-create your world in the Prix Ars Electronica 2021, including short films, computer animations and stop-motion works using Lego or clay.
Symposium Perspectives on Political Education: NEULAND - A Society on Expedition
Pädagogische Hochschule Oberösterreich x Arbeiterkammer Oberösterreich
The world is in a phase of upheaval, virtually on an expedition to the NEW LAND. Science-based approaches and rational action are being disrupted by populism, conspiracy theories and religious battles. Social thinking and action as well as a basic humanitarian attitude are indispensable in such a situation. Education is an indispensable prerequisite.
Symposium „Civil Society of the Future: Co-Creation works.“
ULF - Independent Regional Volunteer Center (AT)
At this symposium, national and international policymakers, experts, NGOs, NPOs, volunteers and other interested parties will exchange ideas about innovations and forward-looking opportunities for volunteering in general and in times of COVID-19.
The Garden Gazebo, LASER Linz
Christoph Thun-Hohenstein (AT), Monica Gagliano (AS), Martin Pfosser (AT), Gabriele Winkler (AT), Christa Sommerer (AT), Diana Ayton-Shenker (US), Fabricio Lamoncha (ES), Christiana Kazakou (GR/UK)
In September 2021, Linz is joining the Leonardo Art & Science Evening Rendezvous (LASER) network. This international program brings together artists, scientists, scholars and the general public for inspiring presentations and conversations.
Model boat lab
Schiffsmodellbauclub „Titanic Linz“ (AT)
In this Open Lab, all generations can build model boats with different drives themselves and try them out right away! The enthusiastic model building friends of the Linz Model Ship Club "Titanic Linz" would like to pass on the fascination of model building and model ships to young people and are designing a craft station.
Music Summit
mica – music austria (AT), Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (AT), Ars Electronica (AT), Österreichischer Musikrat (AT)
The project initiative of mica – music austria, the University of Continuing Education Krems, the Ars Electronica Festival and the Austrian Music Council aims to advance the professionalization of musicians as modern entrepreneurs in the music business. To this end, representatives from education, the music industry and politics will be invited to a "Music Summit" in order to engage in a joint dialogue and design formats that are open to all music makers-regardless of their educational background.
FM4 Spielekammerl-Show – Variety Streaming
ORF Radio FM4 (AT)
Chat, exchange ideas and play a bit: The FM4 Spielekammerl, the Twitch stream format of ORF's youth radio station, is back at the Ars Electronica Festival and going back to basics: interpersonal communication – and shared gaming, of course. We're looking forward to welcoming visitors, on-site at the JKU and of course online.
Galactic Garden
FAB – Verein zur Förderung von Arbeit und Beschäftigung Linz (AT)
The Galactic Garden is an augmented reality walk developed by the young people of Virtual Office. Virtual Office offers computer training for young people with physical disabilities.
