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monochrom is an art-technology-philosophy group having its seat in Vienna and Zeta Draconis. monochrom is an unpeculiar mixture of proto-aesthetic fringe work, pop attitude, subcultural science, context hacking and political activism. Our mission is conducted everywhere, but first and foremost in culture-archeological digs into the seats (and pockets) of ideology and entertainment. monochrom has existed in this (and almost every other) form since 1993.
Traceroute: download it on Vimeo On Demand
Important message from Johannes Grenzfurthner… Finally! My nerd culture documentary TRACEROUTE can be downloaded on Vimeo On Demand. It was quite a challenge creating it — and huge thanks to all the folks who supported me… during the road trip and afterwards in post-production. I hope you consider buying or renting it. Would mean a … Read more
Film Threat reviews Traceroute: 10/10!
Bradley Gibson of Film Threat gave Traceroute 10 of 10 points. Damn! Traceroute is the most fun I’ve ever had watching a documentary. If you’re a nerd (and you are) this is the road trip you’ve always wanted to take with your smartest, geekiest friend. You’re not going to want to come home. It’s Cosmos. … Read more
"Make Tragedy Farce Again": Order it!
Created by Johannes Grenzfurthner (of monochrom) Link to products (posters, mugs, pillows, all you can wish for!)
“Traceroute”: Leuphana University 2017 Official Selection
“Traceroute” has been selected to screen at Leuphana University in Lueneburg, Germany (January 11), in cooperation with Scala Programmkino. Link
“Traceroute”: International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema London 2016 Official Selection
“Traceroute” has been selected to screen at International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema London, London, UK (February 18-26). Link
Fucking Machines: Arse Elektronika in ‘The Gap’
An article in ‘The Gap’ deals with sex tech and Arse Elektronika. It’s based on an interview with Johannes Grenzfurthner (German only). Das österreichische Kollektiv Monochrom beschäftigt sich seit Jahren mit dem Zusammenspiel zwischen der Sexindustrie und der Tech-Welt. Bereits 2007 veranstalteten sie im Startup-Mekka San Francisco die erste Arse Elektronika, eine Konferenz für Sex … Read more
“Traceroute”: 33c3 2016 Official Selection
“Traceroute” has been selected to screen at 33c3 (Chaos Communication Congress), Hamburg, Germany (December 29). Link