Vienna After Dark 14.–16. November 2024

Peter Moosgaard

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Academy of Fina Arts Vienna

Vienna, Austria

Peter Moosgaard lives and works in Vienna, Austria. Graduated in Digital Arts (MA) in 2012, he first studied Philosophy and Linguistics, and later Visual Media at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, Class Prof. Peter Weibel. He is a member of the international activist group WochenKlausur since 2007 and co-founded the experimental publishing house TRAUMAWIEN in 2010. Moosgaard worked as a journalist, janitor, teacher and DJ. He has had exhibitions and performances in Istanbul, Stockholm, Athens, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, Brussels, Basel and many more. Currently he is a PhD Candidate at the Academy of Fine Arts in Austria and his research focuses on cargo cults and shanzahi as global, postdigital strategies.

For many years, Peter Moosgaard has been exploring various methods of imitation—meaning the cultural significance of mimicry, replicas, and the creation of versions. With his project Supercargo (2008–2018), Moosgaard collected subversive imitations of technology and consumer products, making discoveries during travels through China and the Philippines. 

During an unusual residency on a small island in the Surigao Archipelago in 2016, the artist became familiar with the significance of karaoke in Filipino society. Singing karaoke together helped overcome language barriers and build friendships. For the Pinoy (a self-designation of Filipinos), karaoke is an essential part of neighbourly culture and serves as the inspiration for this work, Pinoy Boomshrine. 

The sculpture will be on display at Club U (upstairs) on Thursday and Friday. 


Thursday, 14.11.

Friday, 15.11.