CIE–Futures, Innovation and (Re)Presentation

Coordinated by Felix Beck and Zlatan Pilipovic—a team of filmmakers, new media, and computer specialists—CIE actively explores how emerging technologies influence and shape heritage narratives. From virtual reality to interactive media, these tools offer innovative ways to create and experience storytelling.

Our work is driven by a desire to understand the evolving relationship between technology and narrative, and its potential to impact creativity, communication, and engagement. We focus on developing site-specific installations—whether on-line, in museums, exhibitions, or public art—that are carefully designed to respond to the unique characteristics of a particular location, be it an urban space, gallery, or natural setting.

These installations often challenge conventional artistic boundaries, inviting viewers to engage with the work in ways that blur the line between art and its environment. They offer powerful opportunities to explore the dynamic relationship between art, space, and viewer, creating immersive and thought-provoking experiences that reflect diverse perspectives on heritage.

Whether online or on-site, the narrative potential of new technologies shares a common thread: the capacity to connect people, culture, and technology with broader societal values and aspirations. Exploring these narrational qualities enriches our storytelling, enabling more inclusive, innovative narratives that can inspire new ways of thinking and drive meaningful societal change.