● THE WORLD OF BALLANESQUE – introducing Roger Ballen

Presented by :
Dino REKANOVIĆ – Director, ROTLICHT Photo Festival, Curator, Photo Cluster Gallery and the exhibition of Roger Ballen (Vienna)

● ANDRÉ – Artificial Intelligence Meets Kertész: A Digital Journey Through the Lens of Modernity

Presented by :
Lois LAMMERHUBER – Director, BADEN Photo Festival
Christoph KÜNNE – cultural scientist, journalist and reportage photographer (Vienna)

>> Imagine ten of André Kertész's iconic works coming to life — not through the lens of a camera, but through the "eyes" of artificial intelligence. In an innovative project, we have selected the ten most significant photographs of the master and translated them into ten contemporary art styles using cutting-edge AI technology. The result? A fascinating fusion of past and present that brings Kertész's timeless genius into a completely new light. From surreal reinterpretations to abstract representations of his iconic photography — each AI-generated image is a journey of discovery. But this project also raises intriguing questions: Does AI interpret Kertész's unique perspective on the world? What unexpected insights do we gain through this digital transformation? And how does our perception of Kertész's work change through this modern lens? Dive into a world where algorithms and artistic genius collide, and experience how Kertész's legacy is redefined in the digital age. A presentation that will captivate not only art lovers but also technology enthusiasts. <<