Discover what participants from previous editions had to say about their experience at the summer school. Read how they experienced the academic programme, engaging discussions, hands-on activities and inspiring exchanges with fellow participants.
Antwerp is a beautiful city and the Arts and Media Archaeology Summer School exceeded my expectations. Apart from the excellent and informative lectures, I appreciated their workshop programme and the hands-on approach. We did not only talk about "dead media", but revived, experienced and even embodied them. Among the highlights were magic lantern and slide painting workshops, a visit to the Kaiserpanorama at FOMU and a VR-experience of the 2025 exhibition "The Cosmorama in Lisbon".
Anna, from Germany (2026)
The Summer School was very important to me because it allowed me to be in contact with other researchers' projects and students' projects. Experimental media archaeology is still a very niche area, so this opportunity reveals what people are creating and researching. We also have the opportunity to talk with others about our projects and learn from others' experiences and expertise.
Ana, from Portugal (2026)
The Summer University had a great impact on my current research and artistic practice. The setup of bringing researchers, post-docs, artists, and professors together was extremely refreshing.
Helena, from Austria (2023)
As a PhD researcher in the field of philosophical aesthetics, the Arts and Media Archaeology Summer School was completely worth attending. During the program, I gained inspiration from many people with a more practice-based mindset, including both artists and fellow academics. The organizing team was incredibly kind and welcoming, and every activity was carefully planned (and it showed!).
Joen, from Norway (2024)
The course Arts and Media Archaeology exposed me to both the literature and the people from all over the world in this field of study. From artists to PhD students, writers, historians, and even magicians, I stepped into a magical week full of introductory lessons, in-depth topics, and performances. The close-knit community of media archaeologists was a welcoming group that will surely inspire you to see the world differently.
Kaat, from Belgium (2024)