Radiophonics

Radio, which developed over the course of the 20th century into a crucial form of communication, is currently undergoing processes of fundamental reorganization under the general heading »digitalization.« When considered under the older term »radiophonics,« these processes unleash conceptual possibilities that surpass the simple scheme of economization or the acceleration of production- or broadcasting-forms. These conceptual possibilities are addressed by the exhibition Radiophonic Spaces, as well as by the conference Radiophonic Cultures–Sonic Environments and Archives in Hybrid Media Systems and the accompanying two-volume publication:
Vol. 1 Radiophonic Cultures (texts) presents the current state of the discussion revolving around radiophonics, including its history and possible future, in light of the questions raised during the conference. Vol. 2 Radiophonic Materials (documents) brings together key texts from the history of radiophonics, which have not yet received adequate attention, especially in the German-speaking world.

Texts by:
Adorno, Adrian, Radio Alice, Arnheim, Bachelard, Luciano Berio, Brooker, Max Butting, Alejo Carpentier, Copeau, Alvin Curran, Pierre Cusy, Davis, Deharme, Duddell, Homer Dudley, Dunbar-Hester, Fritz Enkel, Wolfgang Ernst, Frantz Fanon, Reginald A. Fessenden, Gabriel Germinett, Gernsback, Steve Goodman, Gronostay, Hans Werner Henze, Ralf Homann, Kagel, Birgit Kempker, Richard Kostelanetz & John Cage, Geert Lovink, Jörg Mager, F.T. Marinetti, Michaela Melián, Oliveros, Pino Masnata, John T. Mullin, Preece, Piero Santi, Pierre Schaeffer, Schönberg, Heinz Schütz, Lance Sieveking, Stockhausen, Nikola Tesla, Vugliano, Robert Walser, Kurt Weill, Gregory Whitehead