SUCCESSFULLY UNKNOWN

Ein Daumenkino über Sichtbarkeit, Autorschaft und die Kunst der Anonymität

In einer Welt, in der kreative Leistung oft untrennbar mit dem Namen derdes Urheberin verknüpft wird, lenkt Successfully Unknown den Blick auf all jene Werke, die bewusst oder gezwungenermaßen im Schatten entstehen. Das analoge Daumenkino spielt mit der Idee der Unsichtbarkeit – nicht als Mangel, sondern als künstlerische Strategie und gesellschaftlicher Kommentar.

Ob in der Street Art, im Aktivismus oder im digitalen Raum: Anonyme Gesten prägen unseren kulturellen Diskurs ebenso wie signierte Werke. Successfully Unknown stellt die Frage, wie Bedeutung entsteht, wenn Autor*innenschaft verschwindet – und was das für unser Verständnis von Kreativität, Wert und Originalität bedeutet.

Gerade im Zeitalter von KI-generierten Bildern und Texten gewinnt diese Fragestellung an Brisanz: Wer ist die Urheber*in, wenn der schöpferische Akt sich automatisiert? Und welche neue Form von Autonomie kann im Namenlosen liegen?


"Successfully Unknown" - Navigating the Veiled Networks of Art and Identity

"Successfully Unknown" is an immersive artwork that delves deep into the enigmatic world of hidden networks, specifically within the realms of street art and graffiti. It also ventures into the evolving landscape of computer-generated art, where algorithms and AI technologies mimic the very essence of human creativity.

Challenging Assumptions: This artwork boldly challenges our preconceived notions of success and recognition within the art world, especially in an era where the origin is often obscured. Cultures are appropriated, anonymized, and manipulated by unseen forces, prompting us to question the value of visibility and the potency of anonymity.

The Ethical Conundrum: In an age where machine-generated content blurs the lines of authorship, "Successfully Unknown" beckons us to ponder the ethical implications of this digital revolution. It forces us to reflect on the intricate interplay between identity, structures, and technology.



Unveiling the Artistry of the Streets: King Kong's Flip Book

One of the captivating artifacts within "Successfully Unknown" is the remarkable flip book that offers an intimate glimpse into the world of street art. Here, the spotlight shines on the renowned street artist King Kong, allowing you to relive the creation of a tag through every stroke and line.

Tagging in Motion: With each flip of the pages, you'll witness the evolution of King Kong's tag as it comes to life. Every line and curve is meticulously captured, preserving the raw energy and creativity of street art in motion.

A Journey of Creation: This flip book isn't just about art; it's a journey into the mind of an artist. You'll experience the process, the spontaneity, and the passion that drives King Kong's artistry.

Art Beyond the Streets: "Successfully Unknown" brings street art out of the shadows and into the spotlight. It invites you to explore the intricate craft of street artists and the profound impact of their work on the urban landscape.

Embark on this artistic journey with King Kong's flip book, where the streets come alive, and each page unveils the secrets of a vibrant, underground world.


KING KONG on WeDoDraw.com

https://www.wedodraw.com/artist/KingKong

2023 | SUCCESSFULLY UNKNOWN

HARTDURM
2025 | HARTDURM

Vernissage: Do, 23.10., 18-21 Uhr, Finissage mit Fondue: Sa, 15.11., 18-21 Uhr

OpenHouse25
2025 | OpenHouse25

Marco Spitzbarth zeigt aktuelle Arbeiten seines „künstlerischen Labors“ und lädt Besucher:innen abseits der Führungen ein, Teil seines Schaffensraums zu werden.

Einsichten25
2025 | Einsichten25

Über 220 Mitglieder der Visarte Zürich zeigen ihre aktuellen Werke an der diesjährigen Jahresausstellung.

Subroutines
2025 | Subroutines

Subroutines transforms algorithmic decision-making into visual form. Each print captures an environment shaped by countless micro-choices — and by a colored “agent”. Like in life, a single anomaly can ripple outward, rewriting the system it inhabits.

Continuum
2025 | Continuum

Artist Statement (iBulla, 2025)

FoxP2
2025 | FoxP2

Offener, einphasiger Kunst-am-Bau-Wettbewerb, Humboldt Forum - zeitgenössische Fassade am Nordgiebel

Baukrabbler
2025 | Baukrabbler

In Beton gegossen bewegen sie sich im Schatten der Baustelle

Glückskrabbler
2025 | Glückskrabbler

Der Legende nach schlummern unter der Erde Baugeister aus Eisen und Erz.

Sun Never Born
2025 | Sun Never Born

A meditation on the threshold between nature and synthesis—where the promise of a sun, yet to rise, lingers in the quiet code of creation.

UVA
2025 | UVA

UVA's journey in the deep space

Reorder Script
2025 | Reorder Script

Simple img src reorder helper html

Resonate Tissue
2025 | Resonate Tissue

An immersive installation that explores the interplay between organic forms and digital echoes. By merging tactile materials with sensor-driven feedback, “Resonate Tissue” invites viewers to reflect on the fluid boundaries between the physical body and technological resonance, underscoring our evolving relationship with the living and the virtual.

WeDoDraw
2025 | WeDoDraw

Explore the Hidden Narrative A drawing is never just a drawing. It’s a map. A signal. A story unfolding stroke by stroke. On wedodraw.com, algorithms reveal patterns. You create, watch, and discover.

Mobile Resistance
2024 | Mobile Resistance

The work transforms rigid reinforcing bars into mobile sculptures that traverse the urban space and challenge physical and metaphorical barriers through their precarious, adaptable presence.

Ai oder Ei
2024 | Ai oder Ei

Kurzer Comic über das goldene Ai

wedodraw.com
2024 | wedodraw.com

we do draw - do you?

Fighting Kangaroo v2
2023 | Fighting Kangaroo v2

New assembly plan and available online again

Op3nDays
2023 | Op3nDays

A series of talks and demonstrations organized to highlight the integration of “wedodraw” with a GRBL-driven machine. The event showcased creative drawing workflows, bridging open-source technology and artistic experimentation in a live, interactive setting.

King Kong
2023 | King Kong

Successful Unknown

Framework
2023 | Framework

a framework to manage ibulla.com on GitHub

Sudor Meta
2022 | Sudor Meta

Exhibition view

CryptoGoldNugget
2021 | CryptoGoldNugget

Series of 100 NFTs, ERC-721 Tokens

2 Geese
2021 | 2 Geese

The daily madness of two geese

The End of
2020 | The End of

the F***ing Internet

Pixelrun
2020 | Pixelrun

where pixels run to life

MicroTrainz.art
2020 | MicroTrainz.art

Upcycling Creativity for a big UFF

TokenTransformat.io
2019 | TokenTransformat.io

burn - transform - own

VeloGefahren.ch
2019 | VeloGefahren.ch

Empowering Safe Bicycling Through Crowd Intelligence

Blockexplorer.li
2019 | Blockexplorer.li

Unveiling the Story with Each Block

How Trump Are You?
2019 | How Trump Are You?

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1milliondrawings.com
2019 | 1milliondrawings.com

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TattooKurier.ch
2019 | TattooKurier.ch

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TC 18
2018 | TC 18

Transcultural Collaboration: "Tanhua": A Tribute to the Global Workforce / "Mass Prey": The Abyss of Desire

def Algorithm():
2018 | def Algorithm():

printable booklet

Besenkammer
2018 | Besenkammer

no comment

1milliondrawings.com
2017 | 1milliondrawings.com

Draw your own NFT

Fighting Kangaroo
2017 | Fighting Kangaroo

Award-winning work

Private Coin Flip
2017 | Private Coin Flip

Generate your private Key with a coin

Base64 fun
2017 | Base64 fun

Ascii-Art Terminal Bash

How Trump Are You?
2016 | How Trump Are You?

Seriously, isn't that dangerous?

Useragent.icu
2016 | Useragent.icu

ipv4 / ipv6

Ayumu Memory
2016 | Ayumu Memory

Memory game

TattooKurier.ch
2015 | TattooKurier.ch

order your ink 24/7 wherever you are

Hex Flower Clock
2015 | Hex Flower Clock

some code fun

Addresses & Colors
2014 | Addresses & Colors

0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255: a comment on the conversion from ipv4 to ipv6

ibulla.com
2013 | ibulla.com

the archive

ipv6{start}
2012 | ipv6{start}

Your privacy is important (to us)

RGB Cube
2012 | RGB Cube

rgb hex cube code

mnēmōn
2011 | mnēmōn

fragments from a guestbook

Weinplatz7
2011 | Weinplatz7

Zwischennutzung

Hoja Blanca
2011 | Hoja Blanca

Zürich / Guatemala 26 Künstler/innen aus Guatemala und der Schweiz, 28x28cm

Daily Cut 2
2011 | Daily Cut 2

Collagen aus Zeitungspapier auf Leinwand und Acryl

mnēmōn
2010 | mnēmōn

fragments from a guestbook

Malzfabrik
2010 | Malzfabrik

Schweiztag in Berlin, Ausstellung 2010

Daily Cut
2010 | Daily Cut

Daily madness cut into pieces.

Buttons
2010 | Buttons

let's make some buttons

ABC
2010 | ABC

Cut. Mint. Reflect.

mnēmōn
2009 | mnēmōn

fragments from a guestbook

Basismarkt
2009 | Basismarkt

Open doors, open studio, christmas market

NDMAG
2009 | NDMAG

Noughty Design Magazine #1

Tiefgang
2009 | Tiefgang

Live Painting at “Tiefgang” with Raffle and Winner

mnēmōn
2008 | mnēmōn

fragments from a guestbook

Arizona
2008 | Arizona

Zur Arizona – Anfang und Ende einer Schaffensphase

mnēmōn
2007 | mnēmōn

fragments from a guestbook

Startkapital
2007 | Startkapital

Hardcover book, 170pages, black and white, fine liner on A4 paper

mnēmōn
2006 | mnēmōn

fragments from a guestbook

Burnout
2006 | Burnout

a 72-hour, sleepless performance in which I lived within a transparent polycarbonate box under constant public and online surveillance.

Chronotopes
2001 | Chronotopes

space-time markers

Millenium Bloom
2000 | Millenium Bloom

A watercolor-fineline-aquarelle

personal note
1999 | personal note

In the winter of 1999, my sister and I were in the lobby, sipping tea while a fierce snowstorm raged outside—so intense that skiing was out of the question.