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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.
Viennese Zombie Brood — first horrifying reports and images!
Yesterday was a grim day for Vienna. monochrom tried to stop a zombie outbreak — and we have to admit: we failed horribly. September 24, 2010 shall never be forgotten! But we need your help to collect evidence! Send us blog entries and images! Link
Six Feet Under Club: Coffin, we (almost) haz it!
Construction of coffin (for Six Feet Under Club at Arse Elektronika) at Noisebridge! Tools: check! Structual integrity: check! Test fornication: check! Link
SF Weekly recommends Arse Elektronika 2010
By Allison Davis. Today you are encouraged to join in a communal task — giving one woman an orgasm. Over the course of an hour, the lucky participant is streamed on video while people all over the world, including you, use remotely controlled sex toys to lend a virtual helping hand. Swathed in pink latex, … Read more
Six Feet Under Club: Size matters!
At monochrom‘s Arse Elektronika conference, couples can volunteer to be buried together in a casket beneath the ground. The space they occupy will be extremely private and intimate. First step? Building a coffin! First decision? Measurements! We went to ‘Discout Builders Supply’ at 1695 Mission Street to get a rough estimate… We decided on 80”x30”x24”… … Read more
Saudi Arabians Will Soon Need A License To Blog
According to The Media Note, Saudi Information and Culture Ministry spokesman Abdul Rahman Al-Hazza announced last night Saudi time that all Saudi Arabian web publishers and online media, including blogs and forums, will need to be officially registered with the government. Al-Hazza claimed that the measure will cut down on libel and defamation and is … Read more
CarnalNation recommends Arse Elektronika 2010
Much-loved sexpert, activist and troublemaker Susie Bright will be giving the keynote speech Thursday September 30 at this year’s Arse Elektronika in San Francisco. Arse Elektronika is the ever-more-popular Monochrom conference that explores the intersection of sex and technology, and this year’s looks like the most intriguing and engaging yet. Bright’s speech will open the … Read more