In an interview published on Mangrovia, artist and researcher Addie Wagenknecht offers a compelling perspective on how feminist practices and artistic approaches can transform our understanding of technology. Wagenknecht works at the intersection of art, hacking, culture, and feminist theory, exploring how margins, errors, and deviations in digital systems can serve as tools for critique and creative intervention.
Her work challenges traditional narratives that present technology as a neutral or fixed force. Instead, she sees technology as something to be engaged with and reshaped – subverting dominant systems from within and creating spaces where vulnerability, play, and experimentation are valued over perfection and efficiency. This approach reflects a broader feminist ethos: questioning who defines technological futures and ensuring that diverse voices, especially those often excluded, are included in the conversation.
By embracing error – not as a flaw, but as a creative and political tool – Wagenknecht’s practice invites us to imagine digital systems that are more inclusive, human-centred, and responsive to lived experiences. Her reflections resonate with ongoing debates about representation and power in technology, and underscore the importance of reimagining innovation through feminist and artistic perspectives.
Read the full article: Hacking the narratives of the digital
