Far from the often maligned image of hacking being targeted sabotage or rogue interventionism transmediale.11's HacKaWay Zone is the place where the notions of complex technological and societal systems are critically de- and re-constructed to reveal new and  alternative realities. Using the mechanisms of hactivist and tactical art practice the HacKaWay Zone brings process based and performative artworks together in a space activated by hands-on and interactive audience participation.
 
With artworks, workshops and performances by Paul Vanouse, HONF, UBERMORGEN.COM, Christin Lahr, Herwig Weiser, Garnet Hertz and Jussi Parikka, Daito Manabe, Ei Wada, Fair Use a. o. more...

In eleven curated film and video programmes transmediale.11 presents at least 58 historical and contemporary moving image works from 18 countries. This year's main focus is a reflection on the vital ways in which 20th century cinema – through its editing techniques and new visual culture – contributed to promoting the sense of growing simultaneity, ubiquity and acceleration which the Internet has since increased exponentially.

Additional highlights: Specials on Lynn Hershman Leeson, the pioneer of interactive art, and Ho Tzu Nyen, the Award Nominee from Singapur, as well as the ArabShorts project. more...