German magazine "Politik und Kultur" with a special issue on Demoscene and Retrocomputing
category: general [glöplog]
Today the German magazine "Politik und Kultur", Germany's largest cultural policy newspaper, published it's July/August edition, which features a special issue on demoscene and retro-computing. (in German)
It's in total 14(!) pages of articles, interviews and demoscene art (executable graphics and screenshots from demos, together with code snippets that create parts of the screen/image).
I had the pleasure to help getting the permissions for the images/demos displayed and want to heartfelt thank everyone who contributed and of course to the whole editorial team (esp. Olaf Zimmermann) for giving us the opportunity! <3
You can get a physical copy in the online shop, at big newspaper stands, eg. at train stations or airports, or you can download the digital version here for free: direct download / all editions & online shop
I'm really happy with the result and I think it's a nice showcase of the demoscene, from the viewpoint of the more "traditional" art scene.
Check it out!
Wow, looks really interesting!
very nice <3
Quick, someone make Wikipedia articles!
well done ! (accidentally all the articles)
It looks super cool! Kudos!
Time to brush up on my German. It's pretty smashing to spend that many pages on the topic.
I was also pleasantly surprised to read an article by René Meyer. I know him personally; he's a game collector, open to all sorts of computer-related nerd stuff, and organizes the annual "Long Night of Computer Games" in Leipzig. Once, moods plateau presented a demo show in a university lecture hall as part of this event.
Great issue, highly recommended!
I also contributed a commentary article “Demoszene – Leuchtende Subkultur” and started a link-page that is anchored in the paper for further media on that topic, incl. 2003 and 1996 arte reports, some podcasts, etc..
I also contributed a commentary article “Demoszene – Leuchtende Subkultur” and started a link-page that is anchored in the paper for further media on that topic, incl. 2003 and 1996 arte reports, some podcasts, etc..
Kinda mindboggling but in a good way.
I got two copies of the physical magazine this morning, one for me and the second one I wanna give to sensenstahl when I see him next time.
noname:
You also could add this Issue of "Elektrischer Reporter" to your list of links, perhaps.
noname:
You also could add this Issue of "Elektrischer Reporter" to your list of links, perhaps.
On the 30th of June a radio panel discussion was held on the release event of the summer issue - there we explored the growing movement of people wanting to understand how their digital devices actually work, rather than simply using pre-installed interfaces.
The program, hosted by Harald Asel at the Berlin Computer Games Museum, examines why people are rejecting "black box" technology and seeking technological autonomy. The title references POKE and PEEK - BASIC computer commands that allowed direct access to a computer's memory.
Key Discussion Points:
Panel Participants:
The discussion framed the retro-computing trend as more than nostalgia - it's about reclaiming understanding and control over the technology that shapes our daily lives.
It was broadcasted on rbb 24 Inforadio and can be re-listened here.
On that event Haujobb released Kulturbytes, a 256byte release to celebrate the issue of the newspaper in true demoscene fashion. Cheers, mates!
The program, hosted by Harald Asel at the Berlin Computer Games Museum, examines why people are rejecting "black box" technology and seeking technological autonomy. The title references POKE and PEEK - BASIC computer commands that allowed direct access to a computer's memory.
Key Discussion Points:
- The retro-computing community and demo scene that creates art using early 8-bit computers
- Cultural and societal implications of this technological self-determination movement
- How this connects to the current issue of "Politics & Culture" magazine by the German Cultural Council
Panel Participants:
- Eva Kudraß - Curator at the German Museum of Technology
- Wolfgang Robel - Electronics developer and successful retro-computer YouTuber
- Philipp Eckert - Chairman of the Computerkunst e.V.
- Olaf Zimmermann - Managing Director of the German Cultural Council
The discussion framed the retro-computing trend as more than nostalgia - it's about reclaiming understanding and control over the technology that shapes our daily lives.
It was broadcasted on rbb 24 Inforadio and can be re-listened here.
On that event Haujobb released Kulturbytes, a 256byte release to celebrate the issue of the newspaper in true demoscene fashion. Cheers, mates!
Still a bit worried that all this feeds the common misconception that the demoscene would ONLY do stuff on old machines.
is that a misconception, given the current state of things
@krill: I already tried to cover that point in discussions with the editor and in my article by talking about compos machines, categories, limits, and virtual hardware. Originally they were planning to go for 8-Bit only.
I got 100 free copies of the newspaper and will bring them to Evoke today. Speak to the paper boy, or come to the infodesk. First come first serve!
I got 100 free copies of the newspaper and will bring them to Evoke today. Speak to the paper boy, or come to the infodesk. First come first serve!