Employer profile
transmediale e.V.
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationArt & CultureDigital & IT
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded1987
LocationBerlin
About us
transmediale is an annual festival and platform based in Berlin, dedicated to critical reflection on cultural transformation from a post-digital perspective. Established in 1987, it is recognized as a leading international event in digital art and culture. The organization fosters new connections between art, culture, and technology through its annual festival, featuring exhibitions and discursive programs. Beyond the festival, transmediale runs a residency program, studio activities, and initiatives like "lattice labs," creating a vibrant community and a strong network for artists, researchers, and thinkers.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Knowledge Sharing in Digital Art and Culture
transmediale fosters critical thinking and knowledge exchange in digital culture through its annual festival, residency program, and other formats. The organization provides a platform for artistic and intellectual development for participants and researchers.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Critically Reflecting Digital Innovation and Infrastructure
The organization critically reflects on the impact of digital infrastructures and technologies on society from a post-digital perspective. It promotes innovation in digital art and culture, questioning their development and use.
Reduced Inequalities
Fostering Equity in Digital Systems
Adopting a post-digital perspective, transmediale, through initiatives like 'Solidarity Economies,' investigates power structures within digital systems. The organization aims to promote more equitable participation and access in digital culture.
FAQs
Q1What is transmediale's core mission?+
transmediale is dedicated to critical reflection on cultural transformation from a post-digital perspective. The organization creates a space to develop new connections between art, culture, and technology, fostering new outlooks on our technological era.
Q2What are transmediale's main activities?+
Key activities include the annual festival featuring exhibitions and discursive programs, a residency program for artists, studio activities, and specific initiatives like the 'lattice labs.' The organization also maintains a digital archive and a journal.
Q3When was transmediale founded and where is it headquartered?+
transmediale was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Berlin. The organization will celebrate its 40th anniversary with the festival in 2027.
Q4What is transmediale's legal form?+
transmediale is registered as an 'e.V.' (eingetragener Verein), which is a registered association. This legal form underscores its non-profit nature and commitment to cultural education.
Q5How many staff members does transmediale employ?+
transmediale employs a team of 2 to 10 staff members. This size allows for agile and focused work on its diverse projects and programs.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does transmediale support?+
transmediale primarily supports SDG 4 (Quality Education). Secondary relevance is given to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), which are promoted through the organization's work.
