Round Table: ‘Work, Technology, Power – Perspectives on our digital infrastructure’

From 24 October, the Josefstrasse Energy Centre will be illuminated with unusual advice in red lettering, such as ‘Work slowly’ or ‘Cry on Zoom’. The art project ‘HowToSabotageWorkBetter_2027.pdf’ by the !Mediengruppe Bitnik playfully turns the usual rules of our efficiency-driven working world on their head. Passers-by and commuters are invited to take a fresh look at their everyday working lives and to question them. The ten instructions are not only visible on the façade, but can also be found on the rear of VBZ buses, as virtual backgrounds or as sticker sheets.

As part of the art project, KiöR is hosting a round table on 8 December 2026, which will explore in depth issues surrounding our digital working world, technological infrastructures and social power relations. Taking part in the discussion will be the artists from the !Mediengruppe Bitnik, as well as the experts Adrienne Fichter (Republik), Baltz Oertli (WAV Research Collective) and Rémi Jaccard (Strauhof, member of the KiöR Commission) will take part. The event will be moderated by Salome Hohl (Cabaret Voltaire).

Round Table ‘Work, Technology, Power – Perspectives on our digital infrastructure’: Tuesday, 8 December 2026, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, sphères (Hardturmstrasse 66, 8005 Zurich).

Language: German

We look forward to seeing you there
Art in Public Spaces (KiöR)