The international Technarte conference returns to Bilbao on Friday, May 16, reaffirming its status as a global benchmark in the convergence of art and technology. The Euskalduna Palace will host a day filled with talks, performances, and immersive experiences exploring themes such as the emotional connections of artificial intelligence, bioart, interactive installations, and data sonification.
The program features 11 internationally renowned artists and technologists. Designer Weronika Mikłusiak will open the day with a reflection on nostalgia and the digital creation of scents. She will be followed by interdisciplinary artist Tansy Xiao, who will present “Here’s the information we collect”, a sound installation critiquing social media privacy policies. Data artist Burak Korkmaz Schwichow will address data sonification in the Anthropocene era, while Erika Mondria will explore human-computer interaction from an artistic perspective.
Designer Soojung Ham will analyze emotional and cognitive connections in AI-driven systems. In the afternoon, Liudmila Siewerski will question the ownership of digital facades, and Lily Hunter Green will present “Silencing the virus”, an installation that merges art and biotechnology. Calin Segal will introduce his concept of “sculptural storage format,” and Anastasia Koroleva will discuss synesthesia in contemporary art. Khristina Ots will explore artificial intelligence as a driver of empathy toward nature, and Xinye Lin will present a multisensory immersive meditation experience.
Technarte will conclude with Technarte LIVE, where Koroleva will offer a live performance based on her sound art compositions and improvisations, while Xiao’s installation “Here’s the information we collect” will remain open for audience interaction.
Technarte 2025 is an initiative of the Innovalia Group, with the support of Foro Cultural de Austria en Madrid and Instituto Polaco de Cultura Madrid as official sponsors. The event also benefits from the collaboration of Instituto Cultural Rumano, the British Council, Elisava Alumni, and Fundación Consejo España–EE.UU. as cultural partners.
Tickets include full access to the conference, welcome coffee, lunch, and live performances. More information and ticket sales at 2025.technarte.org.
Technarte Bilbao is a unique opportunity to hear from some of the world’s leading artists and technologists about the future of art and a chance to enjoy cutting-edge audiovisual shows, exchange ideas with speakers and establish valuable contacts within the art & technology community.
Technarte has been exploring the possibilities offered by the fusion between art and technology for several years now. In addition to the organization of conferences – since 2006 in Bilbao and since 2015 in Los Angeles, USA – this company of the Innovalia group also offers services through innovative experiences, transforming technology into emotions and turning any space into a show in itself.
Xinye Lin
