Peter Weibel Biography

Peter Weibel is a renowned artist, media theorist, and curator. Weibel has led an impressive career as a central figure in European media art. He studied literature, medicine, logic, philosophy, and film in Paris and Vienna, which has helped him shape his unique approach to art. Weibel has held various positions throughout his career, contributing to his extensive knowledge and understanding of the field. Since 1984, he has been a professor at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. He was also the head of the digital arts laboratory at the Media Department of New York University in Buffalo from 1984 to 1989. In 1989, Weibel founded the Institute of New Media at the Städel School in Frankfurt, where he served as director until 1995. During this time, he commissioned the Austrian pavilions at the Venice Biennale from 1993 to 1999. Between 1986 and 1995, he was in charge of Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria. Weibel has also held the position of chief curator at the Neue Galerie Graz, Austria, from 1993 to 1998. Since 1999, he has been the Chairman and CEO of the ZKM | Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe. His extensive experience and expertise have made him a sought-after speaker and consultant in the art and media industry. Weibel's work as an artist and curator is characterized by a unique approach to media and technology. He has curated several groundbreaking exhibitions and is known for innovative new media use in his artistic works. His contributions to the field have earned him several awards and recognitions, including the prestigious Austrian Decoration for Science and Art. Overall, Peter Weibel is a visionary artist and curator who has made significant contributions to media and art. His expertise and experience make him a respected figure in the industry, and his work continues to inspire and influence future generations of artists and thinkers.

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