To mark the festive conclusion of the DIGITAL ART LAB, we warmly invite you to an informal get-together. In a relaxed atmosphere, participants of VRHAM! 2025 and the DIGITAL ART LAB, exhibiting artists, and members of Hamburg’s art and XR scene will come together to exchange ideas, connect, and wind down the day.

With drinks and good vibes, there will be plenty of space for spontaneous conversations, fresh ideas, and casual encounters – somewhere between practice and vision, after-work and future.

The event is open to anyone interested in digital creativity, immersive media, and new perspectives on art and technology who wants to end their festival evening on a laid-back note.

Admission to the exhibition is free for event attendees.

Time: 6 pm
Location: Tom Reichstein Contemporary, Stockmeyerstr 41 – 43, Halle 4 J, 20457 Hamburg
Tickets: Eventbrite

Lilian Hess (VRHAM!) with Artists Carl Emil Carlsen and Olivia Mc Gilchrist
With the kind support of the Québec Government Office in Germany

How does an artistic vision take shape, and what thoughts lie behind the works on display?
In Meet the Artist, we guide visitors through the exhibition together with the participating artists, offering personal insights into their ideas, working processes, and the stories behind their pieces. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and gain direct access to artistic perspectives.
A format for anyone curious to experience art firsthand—beyond traditional art education formats.

Danish artist and designer Carl Emil Carlsen’s VR experience Intangible investigates the oddly satisfying sensation of interacting with simulations of natural phenomena while calling attention to the controversial idea of reconnecting with nature through computational means. Each encounter with artificial nature turns into a digital sculpture accompanied by a soundscape by Anna Fišere.

The virtual reality experience Virtual ISLANDs by French-Jamaican artist Olivia Mc Gilchrist invites audiences to experience VR as a fluid and transformative space. Inspired by the artist’s dual Caribbean and European heritage, the work highlights the relation between water and the fluidity of hybrid identities. Within this immersive journey, audiences are submerged in an underwater environment, following the particle-traced movements of aerial performer Keely Whitelaw which evokes a profound sense of weightlessness.

Date: 14.06.2025
Time: 4-5 pm
Language: English
Location: Tom Reichstein Contemporary, Stockmeyerstr 41 – 43, Halle 4 J, 20457 Hamburg
Tickets: Eventbrite

In the CODING ART LABs, artists open up their digital toolkits. In hands-on workshops, participants learn how to develop their own creative applications—from interactive imagery to generative worlds.
The Labs are open to anyone eager to explore digital tools for artistic expression—no prior experience necessary. The focus lies on artistic approaches to technology, seeing it as both a medium of expression and a space for experimentation.

14 June 2025: Ready, Set, Filter! Create Your Own Face Filters

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn step by step how to create their own Snapchat face filters using Easy Lens – no coding skills required. After a brief introduction to the basics of augmented reality (AR), face tracking and interactivity, we’ll dive straight into practice: with a smartphone, a laptop, and a bit of creativity, participants will design their own interactive AR filter.

The workshop is open to both beginners and those with some experience, offering an accessible entry point into the world of digital creation. Perfect for anyone curious about AR and digital art who wants to bring their own ideas to life in augmented reality.

Please bring your own smartphone and laptop. Further information will be provided upon registration.

Target group: Beginners who want to experiment creatively and take their first steps in creating digital face filters. No prior knowledge required. The workshop is aimed primarily – though not exclusively – at women.

Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
Capacity: 15 participants
Language: English
Location: Mittelbau Kreativgesellschaft Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg
Instructor: Antonia Backert (headraft)
Tickets: Eventbrite

Antonia Backert is an Art Director at headraft, creating visual concepts for immersive brand experiences at the intersection of design and technology, blending creative direction with a sharp eye for aesthetics.
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In the CODING ART LABs, artists open up their digital toolkits. In hands-on workshops, participants learn how to develop their own creative applications—from interactive imagery to generative worlds.
The Labs are open to anyone eager to explore digital tools for artistic expression—no prior experience necessary. The focus lies on artistic approaches to technology, seeing it as both a medium of expression and a space for experimentation.

12 June 2025: Cinema 4D Kickstart – Bringing 3D Animation to Life

This hands-on workshop dives into movement, form, and digital creation in 3D. Using Cinema 4D – one of the leading software solutions for motion graphics – participants will learn how to animate virtual objects and bring them to life. From floating structures and rotating forms to fluid motion, Cinema 4D offers a wide range of creative tools to develop animations for XR, digital art, or audiovisual installations.

Together, we’ll explore the fundamentals of 3D animation: keyframes, timelines, motion sequences, and the creation of initial visual scenes in virtual space. This workshop is open to anyone keen to explore creative 3D design – with or without prior experience.

Please bring your own laptop. Information on software installation will be provided shortly before the workshop.

Target group: Beginners and advanced users who wish to experiment creatively and take their first steps in developing AI-driven applications in an XR context. No previous knowledge required.

Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Capacity: 15 participants
Language: German
Location: Mittelbau Kreativgesellschaft Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg
Tickets: Eventbrite

Annika Schultz is based in Hamburg and trained as an interior architect (B.A.) and graphic designer (M.A.). Over the past two years, she has specialised in creating Snapchat filters under the name ar.eyecandy (Instagram), deepening her skills in 3D spatial modelling and enabling her to realise simple 3D animations.