Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

In the organizer's words:

Who decides which artists are seen - and which receive little attention? Social media plays a role here, but the most important and reliable source of information on the internet is still Wikipedia. This is where knowledge is created that is read and used worldwide.

At the second Edit-a-thon at the ZKM Karlsruhe, you can help shape it yourself. Become a Wikipedia author and help give media artists more visibility online.

What is it about?

For many people, Wikipedia is the first place they go to find information about art and artists. The aim of the edit-a-thon is to write, add to or improve Wikipedia articles on media artists from the collection exhibition "The Story That Never Ends".

The event ties in with the project Media Art on Wikipedia, in the context of which numerous entries have already been newly created or expanded. We will continue to work together on this basis.

What can you expect?

The Edit-a-thon offers you the opportunity to actively contribute to Wikipedia and at the same time learn more about the structure of the online encyclopedia. You will receive an introduction to writing biographical articles and descriptions of works and learn how Wikipedia can be used as a tool for research and knowledge transfer.