How can one successfully shape an artistic career over many years when markets, technologies and distribution channels are constantly changing? Robot Koch has been working as a freelance musician, composer and producer for more than 25 years and has continuously developed his artistic practice throughout this time. He discusses how artists can make productive use of change – and how much one can adapt without losing sight of one’s own artistic vision.
Robot Koch, born Robert Koch in Kassel in 1977, is a musician, composer and producer. His fusion of electronic, classical and ambient music also shapes his work for film and television. Among other projects, he has composed music for the series *Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo* and the films *Filip* and *Chopin, Chopin!*. Koch has been living and working in Los Angeles since 2013.
Date & Venue
Tue, 24 Nov 26, 5–7 pm
ZfKW, Wolfsschlucht 18A, 34117 Kassel
MAKE ART WORK – Inspiration for professional practice
This series of events is aimed at artists, designers and other creative professionals who wish to actively shape their career paths.
How can one organise, finance and further develop one’s own creative work in the long term? Juggling artistic practice, self-employment, visibility and new technologies, creative professionals today face a wide range of challenges. Experts from various sectors of the cultural and creative industries share their experiences, offer insights into their fields of work and provide practical knowledge on topics such as self-employment, visibility, funding, the art market, copyright and artificial intelligence. As well as providing specialist insights, the series offers opportunities for questions, discussion and networking.
ZfKW in cooperation with the cdw Stiftung, supported by the Kunsthochschule Kassel, and funded by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Affairs as well as the City of Kassel’s Cultural Office.