the shape of tomorrow

In 2023, Karlsruhe’s art and cultural institutions jointly presented themselves for the first time in their own space at art karlsruhe. With media art at the centre of the room—as the nucleus of Karlsruhe’s identity—various media artworks have been showcased in this space over the past three years. In 2025, the exhibition will explore a new thematic focus: The Shape of Tomorrow.

From February 5 to 8, 2026, art karlsruhe will once again take place in the UNESCO City of Media Arts Karlsruhe. The UNESCO City of Media Arts Office invites artists and artist collectives to submit project proposals for a media artwork that reflects architecture as both an artistic and social vision.

Architecture is more than just construction – it shapes our social interactions, our perception of space, and our vision of the future. How can media art and digital technologies reinterpret architecture? How can they help us design urban and architectural spaces that are sustainable, interactive, and inclusive? We are looking for a visually rich, interactive media artwork that engages with the space, and these questions and fosters a dialogue between architecture, media art, and society.