Sigrid Langrehr

Sigrid Langrehr is a Senior Artist for Photography, New Media & Graphics / Art Education at the Department of Fine Arts and Design, Mozarteum University. Appointed as a lecturer for video art in 1995, she has established herself as a prominent figure in new media and visual arts education.

Langrehr studied graphic arts and visual media at the Mozarteum University and media art at the AKI - Academy of Fine Arts in Enschede. Her educational background has informed her interdisciplinary approach to art and technology.

Her research and creative interests focus on the intersection of traditional art forms with digital technologies. Langrehr specializes in photography, new media, video art, graphics, and art education, exploring how these mediums can be integrated in contemporary artistic practice. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual expression through technological innovation.

• Innovationspreis für Neue Medien des Landes Salzburg (1999)
• 1. Preis der Graphikbiennale Bukarest (2010)

Throughout her career, Langrehr has maintained an active exhibition schedule both nationally and internationally. She has participated in numerous festivals and exhibitions across Europe and beyond, including venues in Austria, Germany, Russia, Poland, Romania, and Mexico. Her work spans video installations, photography, printmaking, and digital media, reflecting her diverse artistic interests and technical expertise. She has also participated in artist residency programs, including one in Bucharest.

Langrehr maintains an active studio practice alongside her teaching responsibilities, with recent projects including public art commissions and exhibitions of acquired works by the State of Salzburg. Her involvement in events like the European Championship for Surfing on Standing Waves demonstrates her interdisciplinary interests that extend beyond traditional art forms.