Stephan Schmidt-Wulffen (Prof. Dr.) is a philosopher, art theorist, curator and currently professor of art theory and curatorial studies at Freie Universität Bozen. He was visiting professor at Columbia University in New York, he became Rektor of Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien (2001-2011). His research focuses on art theory, philosophy, artistic practices and contemporary art.
German A. Duarte (Dr.) is a media theorist, film scholar, film editor and currently assistant professor of film and media studies at Freie Universität Bozen. His research interests include the history of media, film history, cognitive cultural economy and philosophy.