Speculative Fiction
With works by: Veronika Eberhart, Katrin Euller, Barbara Kapusta, Pille-Riin Jaik, Flavia Mazzanti, Ursula Mayer, Marlies Pöschl, Stefanie Schwarzwimmer, Paula Strunden, Kay Walkowiak
In the face of social upheavals resulting from global warming or the pandemic questions and longings for a different way of dealing with the world increase. The cinematic pieces of the presented artists sketch out imaginary alternatives to a political and ecological present that is perceived as unfavourable. They thereby turn to speculative fiction – explicitly referencing Donna Haraway’s ideas.
The sci-fi genre claims a new level of relevance within the medium of video art in this search for contemporary utopias. The films raise questions as to the interconnectedness of human and non-human life forms – ranging from our environmental surroundings to types of artificial intelligence – and reframe the concept of utopia beyond its modern definition.
The screening Speculative Fiction presents works by graduates of the Academy who explore the outlined thematic area with their works.
Opening week: 9.7.–17.7.2022
With concerts, performances, tours and artists talks by Katrin Euller/Rent, Paula Strunden and Kay Walkowiak, a.o.
From 9.7. to 17.7. the screening is in cooperation with ImPulsTanz part of the program of the Choreographic Convention VII – With Other Words: A Future, a format of the EU project Life Long Burning, On the Way to a sustainable ecosystem for contemporary dance in Europe.
List of entries
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Rent
Opening week Speculative Fiction
Katrin Euller/Rent plays a set that she composed for the screening Speculative Fiction. The event will take place directly in the exhibition Speculative Fiction in the Exhibit Gallery.
Concert
Schillerplatz
Exhibit Gallery
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XR-Tour Infra-thin Magick
Opening week Speculative Fiction
Paula Strunden guides into the space between physical and virtual reality in her Extended Reality (XR) installation presented at Exhibit Gallery.
XR Tour
Schillerplatz
Exhibit Gallery
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Kay Walkowiak: Neon Ghost
Opening week Speculative Fiction
A performance by Teerawat Mulvilai and a live sound composition by Natalia Domínguez Rangel extend Kay Walkowiak's film Neon Ghost into the exhibition space.
Screening and Performance
Schillerplatz
Exhibit Gallery
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Kay Walkowiak: Neon Ghost
Opening week Speculative Fiction
Kay Walkowiak, Teerawat Mulvilai and Natalia Domínguez Rangel in conversation with Sulgi Lie, moderated by Stephanie Damianitsch.
Screening and Panel Discussion
Schillerplatz
Exhibit Gallery
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XR-Tour Infra-thin Magick
Paula Strunden guides into the space between physical and virtual reality in her Extended Reality (XR) installation presented at Exhibit Gallery.
XR tour
Schillerplatz
Exhibit Gallery
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XR-Tour Infra-thin Magick
Paula Strunden guides into the space between physical and virtual reality in her Extended Reality (XR) installation presented at Exhibit Gallery.
XR tour
Schillerplatz
Exhibit Gallery