Institute of Culture and Aesthetics of Digital Media

Organisational unit: Institute

Organisation profile

The ICAM researches the conditions, effects and aesthetics of digital media in connection with processes of culturalization, the technologization of social and economic relations, and the generation and archiving of knowledge. Our studies reflect on how (digital) media always also contribute to shaping the signs and objects they store, transmit or process in a specific way. At the same time, we are interested in how certain cultural techniques contribute to shaping the usage and areas of application of digital media.

Researchers at the ICAM explore the cultural and technological history of digital media—from cybernetics and the beginnings of the computer all the way to present-day network technologies, from textual and acoustic to visual forms of media representation, and from the classics to current concepts of media theory formation.

Main research areas

The ICAM researches the conditions, effects and aesthetics of digital media in connection with processes of culturalization, the technologization of social and economic relations, and the generation and archiving of knowledge. Our studies reflect on how (digital) media always also contribute to shaping the signs and objects they store, transmit or process in a specific way. At the same time, we are interested in how certain cultural techniques contribute to shaping the usage and areas of application of digital media.

In the different core areas researchers at the ICAM explore the cultural and technological history of digital media—from cybernetics and the beginnings of the computer all the way to present-day network technologies, from textual and acoustic to visual forms of media representation, and from the classics to current concepts of media theory formation. 

The ICAM maintains close institutional contact and cooperates with the Leuphana, e.g., the Moving Image Lab of the Innovation Incubator, the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Arts Program and the Leuphana Graduate School. Furthermore, the ICAM is responsible for the Audio and Video Labs of the Computer and Media Center of Leuphana. 

  1. 2023
  2. Published

    Kritik postdigital

    Hille, L. (Editor) & Wentz, D. (Editor), 2023, Lüneburg: meson press. 140 p. (Digital Cultures Series)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  3. Published

    Mediale Teilhabe in Technologien relationaler Verschaltung

    Hörl, E. & Ochsner, B., 2023, Mediale Teilhabe: Partizipation zwischen Anspruch und Inanspruchnahme. Ochsner, B. (ed.). Lüneburg: meson press, p. 21-44 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

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  5. Published

    Proof of Stake: Technological Claims

    Beyes, T. (Editor), Denny, S. (Editor), Holt, R. (Editor), Pias, C. (Editor) & Steinbrügge, B. (Editor), 2023, Milan: Lenz Press. 204 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesExhibition cataloguesTransfer

  6. Published

    The Smartness Mandate: Orit Halpern/Robert Mitchell. Cambridge/London (The MIT Press) 2022

    Tollmann, V., 2023, In: Springerin : Hefte für Gegenwartskunst. 29, 2, p. 75 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsCritical reviewsEducation

  7. 2022
  8. Published

    ›Politik‹ und ›die Künste‹

    Muhle, M. & Gräfe, A., 12.12.2022, Handbuch Kunstphilosophie. Siegmund , J. (ed.). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag, p. 579-596 18 p. (Philosophie).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticles for encyclopediaResearch

  9. Published

    Access and tinkering: designing assistive technologies as political practice–A discussion with Zeynep Karagöz, Thomas Miebach and Daniel Wessolek

    Bieling, T., Şahinol, M., Stock, R. & Wiechern, A., 16.11.2022, In: Journal of Enabling Technologies. 16, 3, p. 231-242 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Eighteenth-century lotteries

    Fuchs, M., 11.2022, The Casino, Card and Betting Game Reader: Communities, Cultures and Play. Johnson, M. R. (ed.). New York: Bloomsbury Academic, p. 374-393 20 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    »HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SAMPLES«: Beat-Bildung, Zeit-Maschinen und Phonographizität zweiter Ordnung

    Pelleter, M., 11.10.2022, HipHop im 21. Jahrhundert: Medialität, Tradierung, Gesellschaftskritik und Bildungsaspekte einer (Jugend-)Kultur. Wilke, T. & Rappe, M. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer Verlag, p. 331-346 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  12. Published

    Schwärmen

    Vehlken, S., 10.2022, Historisches Wörterbuch des Mediengebrauchs. Christians, H., Bickenbach, M. & Wegmann, N. (eds.). 1 ed. Wien: Böhlau Verlag, Vol. 3. p. 404-429 26 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticles for encyclopediaResearch

  13. Published

    Operative communication: project Cybersyn and the intersection of information design, interface design, and interaction design

    Vehlken, S., 09.2022, In: AI and Society. 37, 3, p. 1131-1152 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Das Lego-Ornament der Masse

    Gräfe, A., 01.07.2022, Im Sinne der Materialität : Film und Gesellschaft nach Siegfried Kracauer. Hunter, L. & Trautmann, F. (eds.). Berlin: Bertz+Fischer Verlag, p. 91-103 13 p. (IfS - Aus der Reihe; vol. 1).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesTransfer

  15. Published

    Arrival of a Kitty: history and theory of the first computer simulation of a living eing

    Konstantinow, N. N., McAleer, K. (Translator), Warnke, M. (Editor) & Velminski, W. (Editor), 06.2022, Berlin: ciconia ciconia Verlag. 139 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  16. Published

    Hamburg Maschine_revisited: Artistic and Critical Investigations into Our Digital Condition

    Kohlhuber , I. (Editor) & Leistert, O. (Editor), 04.2022, Hamburg: adocs. 436 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  17. Published

    Protocol

    Beuster, G., Leistert, O. & Röhle, T., 31.03.2022, In: Internet Policy Review. 11, 1, p. 1-10 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  18. Published

    Sicht von oben: Powers of Ten und Bildpolitiken der Vertikalität

    Tollmann, V., 03.2022, Leipzig: Spector Books. 358 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

  19. Published

    Quantum Computing and the Analog/Digital Distinction

    Schröter, J., Ernst, C. & Warnke, M., 23.02.2022, In: Grey Room. 86, p. 28-49 20 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Beweismaterial: Fotografie und ihr Rohstoffverbrauch

    Tollmann, V., 2022, In: Springerin : Hefte für Gegenwartskunst. 28, 3, p. 10-11 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  21. Published

    Hören, was die Maschine hört

    Großmann, R., 2022, Acoustic Intelligence: Hören und Gehorchen. Schürmer, A., Haberer, M. & Brautscheck, T. (eds.). Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf University Press, p. 83-94 12 p. (acoustic studies düsseldorf; vol. 5).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  22. Published

    In der Dämmerung: Studien zur Vor- und Frühgeschichte der Kritischen Theorie

    Voller, C., 2022, Berlin: Matthes & Seitz Berlin. 414 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  23. Published

    Reichweitenangst: Batterien und Akkus als Medien des Digitalen Zeitalters

    Müggenburg, J. (Editor), 2022, Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. 295 p. (Digitale Gesellschaft; vol. 28)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesConference proceedingsResearch

  24. Published

    Reichweitenangst: Zur Einleitung

    Müggenburg, J., 2022, Reichweitenangst: Batterien und Akkus als Medien des Digitalen Zeitalters. Müggenburg, J. (ed.). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag, p. 7-23 17 p. (Digitale Gesellschaft; vol. 28).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  25. Published

    Tiefen der Täuschung: Computersimulation und Wirklichkeitserzeugung

    Dippel, A. & Warnke, M., 2022, 1 ed. Berlin: Matthes & Seitz Berlin. 172 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  26. 2021
  27. Published

    Soziale Medien als Technologien der Überwachung und Kontrolle

    Leistert, O., 24.12.2021, Handbuch Soziale Medien. Schmidt, J.-H. & Taddicken, M. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 1 - 19 19 p. (Springer Reference Sozialwissenschaften).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Ruins of Excess: Computer Game Images and the Rendering of Technological Obsolescence

    Luersen, E. H. & Fuchs, M., 01.12.2021, In: Games and Culture . 16, 8, p. 1087-1110 24 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Wenn Batterien unter die Haut gehen

    Hille, L., 29.11.2021, Reichweitenangst: Batterien und Akkus als Medien des Digitalen Zeitalters. Müggenburg, J. (ed.). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag, p. 63-76 14 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Assistenz für wen? Autonomes Fahren zwischen Norm und Variabilität

    Stock, R. & Müggenburg, J., 20.10.2021, Autonome Autos: Medien- und kulturwissenschaftliche Perspektiven auf die Zukunft der Mobilität. Sprenger, F. (ed.). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag, p. 339-358 20 p. (Digitale Gesellschaft; vol. 32).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  31. Published

    Segment Introduction

    Nigro, R. & Hörl, E., 01.10.2021, Taking Sides: Theories, Practices, and Cultures of Participation in Dissent. Bippus, E., Ganzert, A. & Otto, I. (eds.). 1 ed. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag, Vol. 28. p. 251-257 7 p. (Culture & theory; vol. 211).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksOtherResearch

  32. Published

    Das Phänomen Trump als Effekt von Microtargeting und Psychometrie

    Leistert, O., 29.09.2021, Data Politics: Zum Umgang mit Daten im digitalen Zeitalter. Bachor, M., Hug, T. & Pallaver, G. (eds.). 1 ed. Innsbruck: innsbruck university press, p. 19 - 33 15 p. (Edited Volumes).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Constructing strangeness: Exploratory modeling and concept formation

    Borrelli, A., 20.08.2021, In: Perspectives on Science. 29, 4, p. 388-408 21 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Geschichtsphilosophie nach der Geschichtsphilosophie? Perspektiven der Kulturgeschichte im Ausgang von Heinz Dieter Kittsteiner

    Blänkner, R. (Editor), Schmieder, F. (Editor), Voller, C. (Editor) & Wagner, J. (Editor), 27.07.2021, Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. 346 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  35. Published

    Introduction: Modeling the Pacific Ocean

    Vehlken, S., Vagt, C. & Kittler, W., 20.05.2021, In: Media and Environment. 3, 2, 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalResearch

  36. Published

    Dual Reality: ( Un)Observed Magic in the Workplace

    Bialski, P. & Farid, S., 30.04.2021, Book of Anonymity. Collective, A. (ed.). Brooklyn, NY: punctum books, p. 326-335 10 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Toward a Kaleidoscopic Understanding of Anonymity

    Bachmann, G., McHardy, J., Knecht, M. & Zurawski, N., 30.04.2021, Book of Anonymity. Collective, A. (ed.). Brooklyn, NY: punctum books, p. 16-34 19 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  38. Published

    Between symmetry and asymmetry: spontaneous symmetry breaking as narrative knowing

    Borrelli, A., 01.04.2021, In: Synthese. 198, 4, p. 3919-3948 30 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    The Mushroom at the End of the World: On the Possibilities of Life in Capitalist Ruins

    Conrad, L., 04.2021, In: Management Learning. 52, 2, p. 255-259 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsCritical reviewsResearch

  40. Published

    Proxies

    Kyong Chun, W. H., Levin, B. & Tollmann, V., 02.02.2021, Uncertain Archives: Critical Keywords for Big Data. Tylstrup, N. B., Agostinho, D., Ring, A., D'Ignazio, C. & Veel, K. (eds.). Cambridge MA: The MIT Press, p. 419-425 7 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    From Learning Machines to Learning Humans: How Cybernetic Machine Models Inspired Experimental Pedagogies

    Müggenburg, J. K., 02.01.2021, In: History of Education. 50, 1, p. 112-133 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Human–learning–machines: introduction to a special section on how cybernetics and constructivism inspired new forms of learning

    Hof, B. & Müggenburg, J., 02.01.2021, In: History of Education. 50, 1, p. 89-92 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  43. Published

    Brüchige Hermetik – Zu geschichtstheoretischen Figuren bei Spengler und Kittler

    Schnödl, G., 2021, In: Links Rivista Di Letteratura E Cultura Tedesca. 21, p. 33-42 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Critique and the Digital

    Hörl, E. (Editor), Pinkrah, N. Y. (Editor) & Warnsholdt, C. L. (Editor), 2021, Zürich/Berlin: Diaphanes Verlag. 296 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesTransfer

  45. Published

    Critique of Environmentality: On the World-Wide Axiomatics of Environmentalitarian Time

    Hörl, E., 2021, Critique and the Digital. Hörl, E., Pinkrah, N. & Warnsholdt, L. (eds.). Zürich: Diaphanes Verlag, p. 109-146 38 p. (Critical Stances).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Cultural Politics of Games

    Fuchs, M., 2021, Strategies in Contemporary New Media Art. Grau, O. & Hinterwaldner, I. (eds.). Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Saur, p. 78-86 9 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  47. Published

    Dis/Ability and Digital Cultures. A Media-Archaeological Perspective on Inclusion as a Cipher

    Müggenburg, J., 2021, Inklusion als Chiffre?: Bildungshistorische Analysen und Reflexionen. Vogt, M., Boger, M.-A. & Bühler, P. (eds.). Bad Heilbrunn: Verlag Julius Klinkhardt, p. 93-105 13 p. (Historische Bildungsforschung).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  48. Published

    Environmentalitäre Zeit

    Hörl, E., 2021, Konfigurationen der Zeitlichkeit. Friedrich, A., Gehring, P., Hubig, C., Kaminski, A. & Nordmann, A. (eds.). Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, p. 137 - 162 26 p. (Jahrbuch Technikphilosophie; vol. 7. 2021).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Introduction

    Hörl, E., Pinkrah, N. Y. & Warnsholdt, L., 2021, Critique and the Digital . Hörl, E., Pinkrah, N. Y. & Warnsholdt, L. (eds.). Zürich: Diaphanes Verlag, p. 7 - 24 18 p. (Critical Stances).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksOtherResearch

  50. Published

    La pensée du suspens. Mélancolie et politique dans le sans-époque

    Hörl, E., 2021, Amitiés de Bernard Stiegler: Douze Contributions réunis par Jean-Luc Nancy. Nancy, J.-L. (ed.). Paris: Galilée Editions, p. 45 - 68 24 p. (La philosophie en effet).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    Media Organize: A Companion to Technological Objects

    Conrad, L. (Editor), Beyes, T. (Editor), Beverungen, A. (Editor), Pias, C. (Editor), Denny, S. (Editor) & Steinbrügge, B. (Editor), 2021, Hamburg: Kunstverein in Hamburg. 196 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesConference proceedingsTransfer

  52. Published

    Modeling the Pacific Ocean

    Vehlken, S. (Editor), Vagt, C. (Editor) & Kittler, W. (Editor), 2021, Oakland: University of California Press. (Media and Environment; vol. 3, no. 2)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesSpecial Journal issueResearch

  53. Published

    New Labor, Old Questions: Practices of Collaboration with Robots

    Kasprowicz, D., 2021, Connect and Divide: The Practice Turn in Media Studies. Schüttelpelz, E., Bergermann, U., Dommann, M., Stolow, J. & Taha, N. (eds.). Zürich: Diaphanes Verlag, p. 247-262 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

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