The trans*poetics symposium brings together authors and artists whose radical thinking and writing strive for collective forms of expression and political agency and as such are always an open invitation and obligation at once—an invitation to renew and transform allegedly established identifications and the imperative of solidarity. In this endeavor, an intentional mixture of theoretical reflection and artistic practice takes on a central role. The interplay between theory and art opens up new perspectives and thought processes that transgress disciplinary boundaries while enabling new forms of knowledge production and expression. The theoretical and the poetic—targeted forces that can forge alliances: the symposium trans*poetics aims to discuss and implement these processes in a vibrant range of lectures, performances, and talks.

Friday, October 17, 2025
10 am to 4 pm
mumok cinema

Speakers: Basyma Saad, Alison Rumfitt, Francis Whorrall-Campbell, Juliana Gleeson, Francis Ruyter (moderation)

In cooperation with Transcultural Studies, University of Applied Arts Vienna

Curators: Eddie van Gemmern, Nanna Heidenreich, Franz Thalmair

The detailed program will be announced shortly.

Participation is free with registration. Please note: Separate registration is required for both days of the symposium. Click here to register for Day 1 (Thursday, October 16).