Silicon Belly

Wherever in the world passengers board with Austrian Airlines, they are greeted with the sounds of the Austrian Waltz King Johann Strauss (son) in Vienna. Landebahn - An der schönen blauen Donau as a new double face of Strauss‘ waltz, not only as a synonym for blue, wonderful waves and the melos of the noise when the airplane engines sound along. The composition Silicon Belly negotiates the evaluation of environmental policy approaches and invites reflection on their present and future.

OCT.opus 25

The team of artists that go by the name of God’s Entertainment will be depositing a huge octopus replica in the pond near the Karlsplatz to offer us a new interpretation of Strauss’ waltzes.

This artistic ersatz for an octopus, representing an intriguing symbiosis between Strauss and cultural studies expert Donna Haraway, is designed to give us a completely new perspective on the waltz as such, with lively and provocative interpretations opening up unprecedented emotional and intellectual vistas on the music of Johann Strauss. With the help of an array of supporting artists, Strauss himself will conducting OCT.opus 25 and dancing to his own music. On five weekends, the project will be electrifying its audiences with humour, temperament, concerts, performances and dinners.