Patchlab Digital Art Festival is a renowned annual event held in Kraków since 2012—one of Poland’s key and most significant event in the Art & Tech field. Patchlab explores the dynamic impact of technology on society and the environment through the lens of contemporary art, offering a diverse program that includes exhibitions, immersive experiences, audiovisual concerts and interdisciplinary performances, video screenings, workshops, as well as talks and panel discussions with international experts.
Patchlab has been awarded the EFFE Label, a prestigious quality mark from the European Festivals Association (EFA) recognising its outstanding and innovative approach, artistic excellence, social engagement, and international openness. In 2021, the festival also received the Badge of Invention for its exceptional adaptability and creative response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patchlab is a member of EMAP (European Media Art Platform)— a Creative Europe supported network of leading European institutions and festivals specializing in Digital & Media Art, Bio Art, and Robotic Art, which supports artist residencies, the international visibility and circulation of artworks.
Patchlab is organized by the Photon Foundation, founded by Elwira Wojtunik and Csaba Láng, who are the festival’s initiators and curators.
The event is co-funded by the City of Kraków.
