Hungarian artist David Ariel Szauder (born 1976) is a forward-thinking force in contemporary media art, where technology, cultural memory, and digital storytelling converge. Born in Hungary, Szauder studied Art History at Eötvös Loránd University and Intermedia at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest, before completing a Masters Fellowship at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University in Helsinki. His multidisciplinary practice spans digital collage, virtual reality, interactive installations, and artificial intelligence, treating advanced technologies not merely as tools but as conceptual partners within his artistic exploration
Historic Roots – Contemporary Vision
A central theme in Szauder’s work is the interplay of past and present. In his Super 8 reanimation series, he transforms archival family film footage into surreal visual experiences, merging personal history with dreamlike imagery. His art also reflects on societal change, examining identity, perception, and memory in pieces like Bestiarium and Folkloric Robots, where reality and fantasy blur into mesmerizing realms.
Educator, Curator & International Presence
Szauder is active as both an artist and educator. Since 2023, he has been teaching AI-oriented courses at the famed Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest.
His work has been showcased at leading international platforms, including a dynamic retrospective at the Ars Electronica Festival, as well as exhibitions in Milan, Paris, and Budapest. Critics commend his work for its eerie power and conceptual depth in navigating digital aesthetics.
Impact & Legacy
David Szauder embodies a new generation of artists embracing the intersection of art and technology. His body of work challenges conventional narratives, inviting viewers to reconsider the role of media, memory, and artificial intelligence in shaping contemporary visual culture.
