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Peter Mörtenböck is a Lecturer in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London and Professor of Visual Culture at Vienna University of Technology. His research focuses on networked cultures, urban informality, platform urbanism, and data publics. He has held visiting roles globally, including at TU Wien and the Venice Architecture Biennale (2021 curator). His work bridges art, architecture, and socio-political critique, addressing topics like global resource ecologies and urban transformation. Mörtenböck leads projects such as the Networked Cultures initiative and has contributed to exhibitions like World of Matter and Data Is a Relation Not a Property.
Education:
- Habilitation Degree in Cultural History, Graz University of Technology (2002)
- MSc in Architecture, Vienna University of Technology (1996)
- PhD in Humanities, Vienna University of Technology (1995)
- MA in Psychology, University of Vienna (1992)
Research Interests: His work examines geopolitical conflicts, capitalist urbanization, digital culture, and the interplay between informal economies and urban infrastructure. Key projects include platFORMed city, City Layers, and Incorporating Informality.
Grants & Awards:
- City Layers Grant (2023)
- Platformed City Grant (2022)
- Curatorship of the Austrian Pavilion at Venice Biennale (2021)
Teaching & Advising: Has supervised numerous PhD students and led MA programs in Visual Culture. Served as external examiner for multiple universities.
Labs/Initiatives: Co-founded the World of Matter project and the Data Publics research network, exploring material ecologies and data-driven urbanism.
