Independent Space Index 2025 @ OpenCave

Margit Busch: “The soul is fluid“ & Michael Bachhofer: "The Big Bug Immersion"

Margit Busch (Alumna Art & Science), Michael Bachhofer (Science Visualization Lab / Digitale Kunst)

While Margit Busch explores the visual and acoustic aesthetics of fountains, you may also have the opportunity to join her in exploring the interior of the showroom during the opening. Michael Bachhofer will present his 2.5D and 3D insect scanner as a live performer, accompanied by an interactive projection of selected results. 
Additionally, two microscopy workshops invite visitors to freely explore the microworld within Margit's installation. You'll be able to examine prepared slides, small objects such as insects and technical components, as well as anything you bring along yourself. Ever wondered what your toothbrush looks like under a microscope? Your fingerprints or skin? Or how your hair compares to your partner’s? Bring water samples, a flower blossom, leaves—whatever sparks your curiosity! The workshops will be co-guided by Dr. Alexandra Gruber. We’ll have compound microscopes (transmitted light, 50x–400x magnification, plus one 50x–1000x), one stereomicroscope for real-time 3D viewing (reflected light, 8x–40x magnification), another with 10x magnification, and several portable microscopes for use with mobile phones.

Opening 
30 May, 6 PM at OpenCave

Duration:
30 May - 30 June, 2025. The installation The soul is fluid is running every day from 8 AM until 11 PM and is accessible from the pavement in front of the showroom.

Microscopy Workshops 
31 May, 3-6 pm (mainly for children)
1 June, 3-6 pm

The exhibition takes place at OpenCave, an art showroom provided by ARTist in cooperation with Viennabase – Homes for Students.

Termine

Laufzeit
30. Mai 2025 - 30. Juni 2025
OpenCave, Kaisermühlenstraße 14, 1220 Wien
Eröffnung
30. Mai 2025 - 18:00
OpenCave, Kaisermühlenstraße 14, 1220 Wien