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.
PGH CityPaper has our film “Die Gstettensaga” as one of their recommendations of the week! Underground accolades accompany Die Gstettensaga: The Rise of Echsenfriedl, a 2014 indie horror flick from Austria getting its local premiere. The darkly comic film is set in the aftermath of apocalyptic warfare between superpowers China and … Google, as a … Read more
Cory Doctorow of Boing Boing recommends “Zardoz is pleased”! Hi-resolution reproduction of original oil painting from 2015. Created by Johannes Grenzfurthner (of monochrom) and Cha Johannes Grenzfurthner: http://www.grenzfurthner.com Cha (contact): yan AT monochrom.at Link
It’s actually pretty easy: a) The penis is evil. b) Don’t destroy the Vortex. c) Phone home. But our little friend had to learn his lesson the hard way. Is there more to say? Hi-resolution reproduction of original oil painting from 2015. Created by Johannes Grenzfurthner (of monochrom) and Cha Johannes Grenzfurthner: http://www.grenzfurthner.com Cha (contact): … Read more
“Die Gstettensaga” will be shown in Pittsburgh! And Johannes Grenzfurthner will be present to talk about monochrom and “Die Gstettensaga”. When, where? April 30, 2015, 7:30 pm at Pittsburgh Filmmakers (477 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA). Link (FB)
A talk by Johannes Grenzfurthner, monochrom. The term “context hacking”—like its older mimetic sibling “communication guerilla”—refers to unconventional forms of communication and/or intervention in more conventional processes of communication. Context hacking is a specific style of political action drawing from a watchful view of the paradoxes and absurdities of power, turning these into the starting … Read more
Indeed! ‘The Art of Future Warefare’ featured our little mash-up! Artists Johannes Grenzfurthner and James Brothwell from monochrom have taken the iconic M41A rifle from the 1986 film Aliens and placed it in the hands of a Muppet — Kermit The Frog. The incongruous 1950s style pop art drawing is titled It’s A Bug Hunt … Read more
Eddie Codel, Jenny Marx and Johannes Grenzfurthner finished their 7000 miles roadtrip for the upcoming documentary “Traceroute” –. and what a journey it was! We will keep you updated! “Traceroute: A Personal Journey Full Of Dangers, Creatures And More Or Less Precarious Working Conditions” Link (Page) Link (Facebook) Link (IMDb)
Pretty detailed interview with Johannes Grenzfurthner in Makeplus (Chinese). Link
“Die Gstettensaga: The Rise of Echsenfriedl” “Gstettensaga” got a “honorable mention” at the DIY Film Fest in Los Angeles. The award ceremony was held in LA, March 6, 2015. Link
A little lecture performance by Johannes Grenzfurthner / monochrom, as part of Paolo Pedercini’s class at CMU. We may not forget that mankind is a sexual and tool-using species. From the depiction of a vulva in a cave painting to the newest internet porno, technology and sexuality have always been closely linked. New technologies are … Read more