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  • The Museum of Lost Technology (in-progress)

    The Museum of Lost Technology is an arts-based research project, carried out at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF): V-795 in the […]

  • Reinventing the Spindle (in-progress)

    Carried out in framework of a LACMA Art + Technology Grant, Reinventing the Spindle is an artistic exploration of textile manufacturing in microgravity and low-gravity environments. The experimental process is […]

  • Chronolace Studies (in-progress)

    Chronolace studies explores handmade lace as a medium for pre-cinema devices and excavates technologies that could have been invented, but never were. The open-ended material research process deals with implications […]

  • The Copy Room was commissioned by the Museum of Applied Arts Vienna (MAK) for the “Global/Local” section of the MAK DESIGN LAB curated by mischer′traxler studio (Katharina Mischer, Thomas Traxler), Janina Falkner, and Marlies Wirth. 

    The Copy Room (2019)

    The Copy Room was commissioned by the Museum of Applied Arts Vienna (MAK) for the “Global/Local” section of the MAK DESIGN LAB curated by mischer′traxler studio (Katharina Mischer, Thomas Traxler), Janina Falkner, and Marlies Wirth. 

  • Stitching Worlds is an arts-based research project, which was carried out between May 2014 and June 2018 at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF): AR 284-G21.

    Stitching Worlds (2014-2018)

    Stitching Worlds is an arts-based research project, which was carried out between May 2014 and June 2018 at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF): AR 284-G21.

  • Infrequently Asked Questions (2015-2016)

    Recipient of the Erste Bank MoreValue Design Prize 2015. Developed in the context of Stadtarbeit/Vienna Design Week in 2015.  All people develop skills to survive in their particular physical, social […]

  • Lonely Planet (2016-2018)

    The image of Syria, in the minds of us outsiders, has transformed from being “one of the most peaceful exotic travel destinations” to “one of the most dangerous places on […]

  • The Knitted Radio (2014)

    The Knitted Radio is a project developed in collaboration with Irene Posch at Eyebeam Art + Technology Center in New York. It is part of an ongoing investigation towards using […]

  • Knit Macro-Electronics (2013)

    Knitting electronic components on a punch-card operated domestic knitting machine, in collaboration with Irene Posch.        

  • Drapery FM (2012)

    Drapery FM (2012) is an audio-tactile installation by Ebru Kurbak and Irene Posch, realized during the Artist-in-Residency at V2_. Drapery FM consists of a knitted piece of fabric that can […]

  • Feather Tales II (2012)

    In collaboration with Ricardo O’Nascimento, commissioned by LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial. Feather Tales II is a responsive environment that arose from an imaginary scenario in which a secretive […]

  • Data Catchers (2012)

    Formerly celebrated as the domain of pseudonymity and anonymity, digital information spaces have gradually become structured with regard to real persona. It is no secret anymore that each one of […]

  • Tuneable Touch (2011)

    It is commonly remarked how our daily existence in urban contexts ever more depends on invisible infrastructures made of electromagnetic radiation. The long tradition of scientific and philosophical realism has […]

  • News Knitter (2007)

    [In collaboration with Mahir M. Yavuz. Link to News Knitter Project Website] News Knitter is a data visualization project which focuses on knitted garments as an alternative medium to visualize […]

  • Taiknam Hat (2008)

    [In collaboration with Ricardo O’Nascimento.] Taiknam Hat is a kinetic head-wear that reacts and animates in accordance with the changes in its surrounding medium wave radio signals. This project is […]

  • Hot and Cold Whisperer (2008)

    Hot and Cold Whisperer is based on the traditional children’s game of “hot and cold” and designed as a pair of ear-warmers that transform wireless networks into a playground. The […]

  • White Shadow (2009)

    [A project created for Linz 2009 European Capital of Culture by Team 4040] White Shadow is an interactive art installation: a telematic sundial which connects people on two remote locations. […]

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