Techno Worlds

As a global phenomenon, techno has not only shaped music history, but has also set impulses that have impacted contemporary culture, art, pop culture, media consumption and technologies.

The Goethe-Institut's exhibition TECHNO WORLDS approached this multi-layered phenomenon through the works of international artists. The exhibition was on display at various places and venues around the world until 2026 and reached a total of 102,700 visitors.

Curated by Mathilde Weh, Justin Hoffmann and Creamcake.

Vinca Petersen, Mel DJs, 1997 © Vinca Petersen

© Goethe-Institut

  • Maryam Jafri, Model 500, 2019, metal, vinyl LPs, plastic, vinyl text, 685 x 335 cm, courtesy by the artist, detail Photo: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss Photo: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss

  • TECHNO WORLDS, exhibition view at the aqb in Budapest, 2021 Photo: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss Photo: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss

  • TECHNO WORLDS, exhibition view at the aqb in Budapest, 2021 Foto: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss Foto: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss

  • Henrike Naumann and Bastian Hagedorn, The Museum of Trance, 2021, mixed media installation, detail Photo: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss Photo: Barnabás Neogrády-Kiss

TECHNO WORLDS: Catalogue © Hatje Cantz Verlag © Hatje Cantz Verlag