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Danja Vasiliev is a media artist, critical engineer, and educator affiliated with the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg, where he works within the LEONARDO – Zentrum für Kreativität und Innovation on themes of Networked Materiality. His work bridges art, technology, and critical theory, focusing on exposing the hidden mechanisms of digital systems and fostering public awareness about technological control and data exploitation.
His research interests are deeply rooted in critical engineering, a framework he co-developed, which advocates for the critical examination of technology’s societal role. Key areas include:
- Digital security and surveillance
- Cybernetics and network infrastructures
- The politics of personal data and privacy
- Subversive uses of technology
- The ideological underpinnings of internet architectures
Vasiliev’s practice often involves creative misuse of technology to reveal systemic vulnerabilities and question dominant digital norms. He is a co-founder of the Critical Engineering Working Group at Studio Weise7 in Berlin, which organizes workshops and public interventions to democratize technological understanding.
He has no listed scientific awards or formal publications in the provided text. However, his influence is evident through collaborative projects and educational outreach. Vasiliev advises no named students in the material, but his workshop and educational activities suggest mentorship roles. He maintains an active online presence at https://danjavasiliev.net and can be contacted via institutional email.
