Yiannis Kranidiotis (GR)

Yiannis Kranidiotis is a Greek multimedia artist who, in his installations, works primarily with light, movement, sound, and interactivity. In his practice, he uses scientific data to create audiovisual experiences. He engages with natural phenomena, the sonification of data from space, and the impact of plastic pollution. He also collaborates with choreographers and theater makers on interdisciplinary projects.

He studied physics and optics and is currently a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His work has been presented at major international festivals and institutions, including the BOZAR cultural center in Brussels, the Science Gallery in Bengaluru, the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF), and the Times Art Museum in Beijing.

Founded in 2005, Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) is Greece’s leading international festival for digital culture and creativity.  For over 20 years, ADAF brings together artists, audiences, researchers, and creative communities through exhibitions, installations, video art, animation, digital image, web art, games, AR/VR/XR, performances, workshops, talks, kids’ activities, and international collaborations. The festival has an extensive international artist and artwork network, an extraordinary artwork database, strong academic collaborations, artistic research support , audience engagement, and cultural innovation. It has received over 21 national and international awards and laureates, and has been part of numerous EU programs on culture.