MAK Future Lab

HOW WILL WE EXIST?

The exhibition AESTHETICS OF CHANGE: 150 Years of the University of Applied Arts Vienna casts a glance back onto 150 years of the University’s history, while at the same time daring to look into the future. It outlines theses for the future and advocates for a reorientation of education, art, and society. The exhibition focuses on current and visionary research, in addition to contemporary artistic positions.

The results of recent research in the field of molecular biology already make it possible to manipulate gene chains using simple techniques. This has momentous consequences for defining the limits of human existence.

Keynote by Renée Schroeder, followed by a panel discussion

Panelists:
Peter Kampits, Philosopher and Member of the Bioethics Commission, Federal Chancellery of Austria
Renée Schroeder, Professor at the Institute of Biochemistry of the Max F. Perutz Laboratories
Mona Singer, Philosopher of Science and Technology, University of Vienna
Ingeborg Reichle, Art and cultural scientist, Professor of Media Theory, University of Applied Arts Vienna

Moderator:
Martina Schöggl, University of Applied Arts Vienna; Curatorial Assistance, AESTHETICS OF CHANGE: 150 Years of the University of Applied Arts Vienna