infossil – AD VITAM | 2002

A Conversation between Peter Weibel and Michael Saup, Karlsruhe, 2002

“When people disappear, new systems and ideas can emerge. But i’m not fighting for death, i’m trying to limit it: we humans participate in this evolution for such a short time that we can’t even observe it. there’s a huge play being played on stage and we don’t see any of it. That’s why I would like us to be able to extend this tiny window, these eighty years, a little. So that I can understand a little more of this play.”

Peter Weibel, Karlsruhe, 2002

LUX ZIFFER | 2001

an award for those who feed or fight the digital dragon.

“everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

QUOTE R111

“One thing that I’m really curious about though is how does this stuff get made? How did somebody get the money for all that equipment and the room etc. That room is in Omotesando which is one of the most expensive places in Tokyo. It seems like it would be really fun to contribute to […]

q-human

Addressing social, technological and political challenges

R111 | 1ST1 | THE LITHIC CLOUD | 1999

At the core of R111 stands 1ST1: a fossil of information, a binary totem formed from stoneware

LIGHT AS SKIN | 1997-2015

the tunnel of light – interactive light installation in Frankfurt airport.

Hyena Days | 1992

In 1992, Hyena Days debuted at Ars Electronica. The project featured a collaboration between Icelandic video art pioneer Steina Vasulka and German media artist Michael Saup, who initiated and directed the work.

Sonic Shadows | 1991

data-tableau for fossil fine ants, C, 1991

PARADAYS | 1989

special price of the jury at the 4. Marler Video-Kunst-Preis 1990

FLICKER | 1987

digital light

NUCLEAR

Nuclear

remembering the tree of half-life.

“I don’t know what weapons might be used in World War III. But there isn’t any doubt what weapons will be used in World War IV: Stone spears!”
Albert Einstein, 1948

Anthr_0

Anthr0py

civic engagement addressing challenges created by technological or political systems.

This dream is for you
So pay the price
Make one dream come true
You only live twice
–John Barry / Leslie Bricusse (1967)

minimal carbon ⧉

minimalcarbon.net

addressing the digital power consumption crisis.

Minimal Carbon was selected by Pioneer – backed by Stripe and Marc Andreessen – after an AI-driven review of 100 million domains weekly, placing it in the top 0.002% of innovations.

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Author: michaelsaup