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1993 Multimedia Collaboration 'In actu – Music & Painting' by Sonderborg, Hannen, Christmann, Lovens at ZKM Karlsruhe

other · 2026-04-22

In 1993, the artists Sonderborg, Wolfgang Hannen, Günter Christmann, and Paul Lovens collaborated on a work titled 'In actu – Music & Painting,' which fuses music with visual art in a variable-dimension format. This innovative piece was developed at the Institute for Music and Acoustics at the Center for Art and Media (ZKM) in Karlsruhe, Germany. Documented on March 12, 2015, by artcritical, a WordPress-based platform, the entry acknowledges the artists' contributions and emphasizes the fusion of various media in modern art. The project highlights the dynamic interaction between sound and imagery, with its adaptable dimensions allowing for diverse presentation settings. ZKM Karlsruhe provided the institutional framework for this creative endeavor.

Key facts

  • The work 'In actu – Music & Painting' was created in 1993.
  • It involves artists Sonderborg, Wolfgang Hannen, Günter Christmann, and Paul Lovens.
  • The piece combines music and painting with variable dimensions.
  • It was produced at the Institute for Music and Acoustics of ZKM Karlsruhe in Germany.
  • The entry was posted on March 12, 2015, on artcritical.
  • artcritical is powered by WordPress.
  • The work is courtesy of the artists.
  • ZKM Karlsruhe is a center for art and media.

Entities

Artists

  • Sonderborg
  • Wolfgang Hannen
  • Günter Christmann
  • Paul Lovens

Institutions

  • Institute for Music and Acoustics
  • Center for Art and Media
  • ZKM Karlsruhe
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Karlsruhe
  • Germany

Sources