transmediale seeks curator for 2028 festival in Berlin

transmediale e.V., the Berlin-based festival for art and digital culture, has opened applications for the position of Festival Curator for its 2028 edition. The selected curator or curatorial team will be responsible for developing the curatorial concept and programme for the festival, which is scheduled to take place in Berlin in 2028. The role is open to individuals or groups with prior curatorial experience who can critically engage with themes at the intersection of art, technology, science, society, and politics. This appointment is part of transmediale's ongoing approach, initiated in 2025, of inviting a new curator for each edition, thereby allowing diverse perspectives to shape the festival's long-term direction. The organization expresses particular interest in curatorial proposals that introduce genuinely new questions and reference points, contributing to transmediale's 40-year legacy as a leading platform for digital culture. The call is open internationally, with no specified deadline mentioned in the announcement. The festival, known for its critical and interdisciplinary focus, continues to evolve its curatorial model to reflect contemporary shifts in art and technology.