Markus Wintersberger

FH-Prof. Markus Wintersberger is a Lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten (FH St. Pölten), affiliated with the Department of Media and Digital Technologies within the Institute of Creative Media/Technologies. He specializes in Extended Reality (XR), Digital Art, and Immersive Storytelling, leading projects that merge technology with performance, public art, and cultural interventions. His roles include Deputy Academic Director for the Digital Design MA program and involvement in multiple study programs such as Digital Media Technologies (MA) and Media Technology (BA).

Research interests focus on experimental media, AR/VR applications, and the intersection of art with emerging technologies. Notable projects include Videocity St. Pölten, smART Data BRIDGE Krahuletz, and Lucid Dreams, which explore digital storytelling, public installations, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Wintersberger frequently participates in academic conferences (e.g., EuroVR, Kyoto Conference on Arts/Media/Culture) and collaborates with institutions like the Krahuletz Museum and the Landestheater Niederösterreich.

His work emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including workshops on wearable theatre and immersive media. Key collaborations include projects with artists Andrea Nagl and institutions such as the Artificial Museum Vienna. Recent activities include the 2024 aDNA Vernetzungstreffen and guest lectures on AI in art at universities in Portugal and Austria.

Wintersberger’s creative output spans performances, installations, and digital exhibitions, often addressing themes of space, technology, and human interaction. He actively engages with public audiences through festivals like the Donauinselfest and cultural venues such as the Schuberttheater Wien.