Antrittsvorlesung: The potted history of Algorithmic Art

Inaugural lecture: The potted history of Algorithmic Art

A quick tour through the history of art made with machines and algorithms. From early computer plotters and boolean-guided drawings to the neural networks and generative tools we are trying to tame today.

Danja Vasiliev is a media artist, critical engineer who focuses intensively on computer technology, critically analyzing the internet, the use of personal data, and the complexity of networked systems. His works often deal with the creative misuse of technology, exposing vulnerabilities and questioning the mechanisms of control in digital systems. since October 2025 Vasiliev is a professor for Emerging Media at Merz Akademie.