I am delighted to be part of “BILD FÜR BILD – ASIFA Austria von 1985 bis heute“, opening on July 9, 2026, at Künstlerhaus Vienna, Factory, organised by Sabine Groschup and film management by Holger Lang.
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The students of class 1C | 2025 from HLW FSB Weiz took part in a two-hour workshop titled “Augmented Reality,” led by Nicole Wogg (Homepage), Kristina Gorke, and Bernd Gutmannsbauer (from the association accomplices – Instagram || Facebook) and I had the biggest honor to bring these awesome people to our school. The workshop began with a reading circle based on “Der Hungerkünstler” by Franz Kafka. The class discussed the… Weiterlesen »Augmented Reality with Accomplices and Nicole Wogg
Tanja Kristan’s interactive projects span a range of innovative media, from handcrafted stop-motion games that critique gaming culture to participatory installations that explore the intersection of technology and human interaction. Her work combines physical computing (Arduino, Processing) with critical design, creating immersive experiences that challenge traditional notions of authorship and inclusivity in digital art.
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I am still thrilled when I think about my visit to CIFP CISLAN in Spain. Thanks to Erasmus+ Job Shadowing from HLW FSB Weiz, I had the chance to explore this impressive media school, exchange ideas with dedicated teachers and students, and experience their enthusiasm firsthand. Special thanks go to Pelayo Canga Torre for his invaluable support during this incredible week. The hospitality I received was truly overwhelming. My journey… Weiterlesen »Visiting CIFP Cislan – a media school in North Spain(Asturias)
Tanja Kristan’s work was featured in the thought-provoking “Böse Kunst” (Evil Art) exhibition that was on display at the Showroom von Roter Keil in Graz, Austria. This group exhibition, which ran until June 3, 2023, explored the complex and often controversial concept of “evil” in art. What makes art inherently “evil” or morally challenging? The exhibition was initiated by Accomplices – Verein zur Erkundung multimedialer Ausdrucksformen.
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During my week-long course “TEACHING and LEARNING THROUGH ART: theory and practice” in Venice, I experienced an unforgettable time in the lagoon city. The beauty and unique atmosphere created by the blend of history, art, and culture deeply impressed me. I explored the city, visited exhibitions, glimpsed at the Biennale, and found creative inspiration in the lagoon’s beauty. I’m grateful for the opportunity to participate in this European Cultural Academy… Weiterlesen »Cultural Exchange in Venice: Learning Through Art
I visited the Ørestad Gymnasium in Copenhagen, known for its modern architecture and focus on media education.The journey was possible thanks to Erasmus+ and HLW Weiz. I’m convinced that through exchanges with our European colleagues, we can learn a lot from each other and further develop our teaching practices. As a teacher and media workshop organisator interested in innovative teaching concepts, I found this school with its special profile in… Weiterlesen »Transforming Education: Insights from Ørestad Gymnasium in Copenhagen
I started to work as a cutter for LändleTV, a regional TV station in Vorarlberg | Austria. Here are some of my favorite videos. They are in german, so if you understand, enjoy watching them 🙂 A collection of some videos, from Bio, to the avoidance of food waste, prosthetic and orthetic supplies, and the most awesome tiles from Karak in Bludenz. An option poll around the topic of the… Weiterlesen »From BIO to ORANGES
Selected photos from different workshops. The first one is from a drawing workshop, the other ones are more into the field of electronics and programming. Learning to understand how stuff works on an easy level for children. It’s very intuitive for children to understand the basics of electronics through robot kits or little projects. A first peek into sensors, mechanics and power circuits. From LED gloves to Circuit bending or… Weiterlesen »Workshops down the memory lane
Drawing in the urban space with company. Since several years I am part of the urban sketching movement, first in Linz then in Vienna and now in Salzburg. Urban Sketchers are people that meet to get their inspiration from reality. Motives are people passing by, buildings, nature and stuff like that. I am managing the Urban Sketching Salzburg meetings right at the moment. You can find recent drawings from us… Weiterlesen »Urban Sketching