The third annual theme of the cx centre for interdisciplinary studies asks, which means and strategies artists and scholars pursue today, to gain a radius of operation which rises from the conditions we are faced with – without falling into nostalgic utopianisms or apocalyptic sensationalisms.

Please find the annual theme "The present of the Future" documented below:

Introduction annual theme (concept text)

Interdisciplinary lecture series "The Present of the Future" (video recordings)

Project classes with the guest professors Nora Schultz and Tyler Coburn

Seminars Winter Term 2014/15 and Summer Term 2015

For further study please refer to the publication (diaphanes 2016)

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With its second yearly theme, the cx investigates the multifaceted and complex processes of identification we experience today from the perspective of different artistic and academic disciplines.

Please find the annual theme "Fragile Identities" documented below:

Introduction annual theme (concept text)

Three-part Symposium "Fragile Identities" (video recordings)

Project classes of the guest professors Claire Denis and Tobias Zielony (photos)

Seminars Winter Term 2013/14 and Summer Term 2014

For further study please refer to the publication (diaphanes 2015)

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Material and materiality are prevailing in the arts and sciences at the moment. In cultural studies and social sciences there is even talk of a “material turn”, as a rediscovery of material qualities or yet an enhanced dependence on the material world may be observed in various disciplines.

Please find the annual theme "Power of Material/Politics of Materiality" documented below:

Introduction annual theme (concept text)

Interdisciplinary lecture series "Power of Material/Politics of Materiality" (video recordings)

Project classes of the guest professors Max Lamb (photos), Manfred Pernice (photos) and Nairy Baghramian (photos)

Seminars Summer Term 2012, Winter Term 2012/13 and Summer Term 2013

For further study please refer to the publication (diaphanes 2014) 

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