Patchlab Digital Art Festival is an annual internationally recognised event for art based on the latest technologies and creative coding. It tries to reflect the constantly changing influence of technology on society and the environment by means of art. It has been organised in Krakow, Poland since 2012. It is organised by the Photon Foundation.
The festival program is focused on creative potential in machines, algorithms, programming and databases, exploring key phenomena in contemporary culture and digital art, including VR/AR/XR, artificial intelligence, hacking and digital identities. The program includes exhibitions, performances and audiovisual concerts, video screenings, talks, workshops, artist in residencies and discussions with experts.
The 12th edition of the Patchlab Festival will take place on October 19-22, 2023 in Kraków. The organisers are about to launch a cosmic programme in new locations with the participation of many international artists. The topic and details of the festival events will be announced soon. Stay tuned!