A culinary leap in time combines the seriousness of sauerkraut with tropical grooves. The centerpiece is the Frühschoppen installation: in a newly designed food truck, which is more than just a kitchen, history is preserved and the future is prepared. Prepare for days of “social fermentation”, where curious conversations meet playful snacks, all served with a dash of mambo beats. Workshops like “Berry Pleased to Eat You!” or “Deep- Fried Utopia: The Future is Fluffy” take participants on a journey into the fascinating world of food production – with a creative twist you won’t see coming. It all culminates in a Frühschoppen – a feast where past, present, and future come together. In this grand finale, an Austro-Caribbean music ensemble joins forces with us to create a shared banquet of sound, flavor, and social fermentation. And let’s not forget the specially brewed exotic beer – developed in collaboration with local brewery Pfesch, exclusively for this event – ready to tickle your taste buds, spark your imagination, and maybe even shift your perception of reality.
Alex de las Heras (York, Canada)
*b.1982, postdoctoral fellow at the Connected Minds Programme at York University and Concordia University. His research intersects futures studies, performative art, and immersive storytelling, focusing on collective rituals and societal transformation. Develops serious games using VR and AI, particularly for peace scenarios in Colombia. Creator of ‘Speculative Fermentation’, a method using fermentation as a metaphor for cultural adaptation and resilience. An accomplished relational artist, his diverse practice includes performance, documentary, installation, and public interventions. His work has been internationally presented in Austria, Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany.
Learn more at: www.alexdelasheras.es
Paul Peters (Vienna)
*b.1986, chef and artist. H embarked on a distinctive path that began with studies in sociology and later transitioned to architectural studies in Graz before ultimately finding his passion in gastronomy. Under the guidance of Markus Mraz in Vienna, Paul cultivated his culinary skills and developed a profound appreciation for food as an art form. After studies in sociology and architecture, specialized in culinary arts. For over ten years has led Donauwirtinnen in Linz, blending tradition, craftsmanship, and innovative culinary techniques. Founder of fromut.at, a platform for hedonistic experiences.
Learn more at: www.frohmut.at
Gula gula (Vienna)
Gastro-artistic collective founded in 2013 by Alex de las Heras and Paul Peters. Combines performance, culinary arts, and critical discourse in multisensory events (e.g., Ars Electronica Festival, Sankt Interface Festival). Aims for humorous reflection on social and political issues through food as a performative medium.
Learn more at: alexdelasheras.es/gula-gula