About

Oliver Baurhenn is a German curator, sound expert, and festival organizer working at the intersection of experimental music, digital culture, and contemporary art. Since 2002, he has been one of the three artistic directors of CTM – Festival for Adventurous Music and Related Arts, shaping its international reputation for cutting-edge sound and media practices. His curatorial work explores the evolving relationship between technology, sound, and society, often bridging underground and institutional contexts.
With a background in literary and cultural studies, he investigates sound as an auditory and spatial element in visual art. As a co-founder of Kunstruimte-Berlin and General Public, he collaborates with international artists to expand the role of sound in exhibitions. His expertise is reflected in European projects such as SoCCoS – Sound of Culture – Culture of Sound and SHAPE+, supporting emerging sound and media artists.
Baurhenn has organized numerous exhibitions, performances, and interdisciplinary projects across Europe, collaborating with museums, festivals, and cultural institutions. As a Sound Supervisor, he shapes the acoustic experience of exhibitions and artworks, with notable projects including Blackland at the Egyptian Museum Berlin. His collaborations with institutions like ORF, nGbK, and international festival platforms establish him as a key figure in contemporary sound and media art.