CIFO & Ars Electronica
A Parallel (R)evolution — Digital Art in Latin America
Dora Ytzell Bartilotti, Have You Seen Her 
Thessia Machado, int.: time slip, a song for structural comfort, undated 
Ana Elena Tejera, The Walls Know 
BioMultispecies, Cenizas Parana, undated 
Amor Muñoz, Chimera, Expanded Bodies
Out of more than 160 nominated artists, six were awarded the first CIFO-Ars Electronica Awards in April 2022:
Dora Ytzell Bartilotti (MEX)
Electrobiota Collective: Gabriela Munguía (MEX) and Guadalupe Chávez (ARG)
Thessia Machado (BRA/USA)
Amor Muñoz (MEX)
Ana Elena Tejera (PAN)
They received up to 30,000 dollars for the development and realisation of their submitted concepts.
The finished works will be presented in this exhibition at Lentos, after the show they will become part of the permanent collection of Latin American art of the renowned Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO). Since 2002, this foundation based in Miami, Florida, USA, has set itself the task of supporting and promoting cultural understanding and educational dialogue between Latin American artists and the global public.
The exhibition at Lentos takes place within the framework of the Ars Electronica Festival 2022.
| Date | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 01.10 | Press Conference: erika roessing (1903 – 1977) The exhibition shows erika roessing’s still lifes in dialogue with major works created by her husband, and highlights the artistic symbiosis of the couple. | 11:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Thu 01.10 | Public guided tour through „Katrin Plavčak“ Duration: 60 minutes, max. 25 people, guided tour ticket: €4 (plus admission) No registration required (“first-come, first-served”). German only | 6:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Thu 01.10 | Opening: erika roessing (1903 – 1977). The Solitude of Objects In her tempera paintings, which are imbued with a tranquil poetry, erika roessing constantly rearranges similar objects – and yet each painting is completely unique. Welcome: Hemma Schmutz, Director Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz; Introduction: Elisabeth Nowak-Thaller, Curator. Free admission | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm |
| Fri 02.10 | Nude Drawing at the Lentos (Fully booked) Lentos takes advantage of the art museum’s inspiring surroundings to offer a course in the classical discipline of “nude drawing” with models — for anyone who wants to give it a try, refine their techniques, or take their first steps as a “newcomer.” The focus is on practical drawing from a model under the guidance of artist Klaus Scheuringer. | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm |
| Sat 03.10 | Lentos Atelier Children and young people between the ages of 6 and 12 have the opportunity to discover works of art, work creatively and try out different techniques in the Lentos studio. | 10:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Sat 03.10 | A Studio for All Age Groups (Fully booked) Every first Saturday each month we throw open the door of our “Atelier für Alle”, our studio for sessions with all age groups from 0 – 99. | 2:00 pm–4:00 pm |
| Sat 03.10 | Express Tour: „Katrin Plavčak“ This tour offers an insight into the Lentos. It looks at the museum‘s history and collection of art and includes highlights of the present special exhibition. Language: English, Ticket: 3€ plus admission, duration: 45min | 4:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Sat 03.10 | Guided tour in Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS) of the “Katrin Plavčak” exhibition Guided tours with a sign language interpreter in Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS). Duration: 1 hour. Free for people with hearing impairments. No registration required. | 4:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Sat 03.10 | Long Night of Museums | Open Studio The “Über-Drüber” Art Studio. Stop by our studio on the Danube! Here, everything revolves around the artwork of Katrin Plavčak and erika roessing. We paint, draw, cut, and glue — creating something entirely new from what already exists. You’re welcome to come and go as you please. | 6:00 pm–9:00 pm |
| Sat 03.10 | Long Night of the Museums | Short Tour A tour of the current exhibitions: “Katrin Plavčak” and “The Collection.” | 7:00 pm–7:30 pm |