What is the difference between ikonoMenasa and ikonoTV?
ikonoMenasa is the broadcasting arm of ikono in the Middle East, North Africa, and partly South Asia. Ikono is the core and ikonoMenasa is a TV channel.
How can I tune into ikonoMenasa?
Receiving IkonoMenasa in HD: Point your satellite dish to ArabSat BADR-5 Satellite. In order to tune in, you need an HD Satellite Receiver. Frequency: 11785 MHz. Polarisation: V, SR: 27500 KS/s, FEC: 3/4
What makes ikonoMenasa stand out from a regular TV station?
Ikono.tv is broadcasting in HD-Standard only. The content consists of a succession of short films, about 3–10 minutes in length. The unique feature of the program is that it is without audio commentary. It presents artworks from the ancient world up to the present day as visual narratives constructed of moving images – not only video art and films, but also painting, drawing, prints, sculpture, photography and architecture.
Why does ikonoMenasa not have sound or moderation?
Our art films are shown without added sound effects or moderation. This enables viewers from all over the world to experience the language of art, without language barriers.
Why does ikono only broadcast in the Menasa region (Middle East, North Africa, South Aisa) ?
ikono has the prospect of expanding its broadcast to various regions all over the world. In response to the mission that was assigned to itself by the Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science (Alecso), to “promote intellectual unity between different parts of the Arab world and to raise the cultural level in its region” ikono TV proposes to appear as a primary instrument of cultural transmission, providing “visual education in the home”.
Does ikonoMenasa only show art from that region?
ikono shows art from all over the world with a focus on the region.
What kind of art does ikono show?
Visual art, all forms are welcome. ikonoTV presents a wide field of cultural heritage from antiquity through the renaissance and modern to the contemporary, giving the audience a wide access to video, film, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic art, and architecture.
Where can I read more about current and future projects of ikonoTV?
You can follow our blog, befriend us on facebook, follow our vimeo channel or check or news page regularly.
How can I get my artwork featured by Ikono.tv / ikonoMenasa ?
You can submit artwork through our open call. Our team of curators will have a look at it and get in contact with you.
Does ikono collaborate with art schools
Yes, we encourage student to submit their work and ikono works together with different schools and organizes workshops.
Does ikono have an archive for past exhibitions and installations
Yes, our trailers are featured on the video widget on our blog. You can also take a look at our productions on our follow our vimeo channel
Does ikono show architecture
Yes, together with video, film, painting, sculpture, photography, and graphic art
How does ikono guarantee a respectful way of showing art
ikono does not edit the artworks, By showing art without comment, the work itself speaks and the viewer has a chance to enjoy it. The original intention of the artist is preserved, without essayistic or educational lessons.
So what else does ikono do?
Constanly exploring new technologies, ikono turns Art into an event on various public and digital platforms and encourages everyone to take part. ikono collaborates with artists and curators that share their own vision of art and offer new perspectives on the international artistic scene. Archives, museums, and galleries contribute to enrich this platform by presenting their collections and upcoming exhibitions. Ikono.tv broadcasted for the first time in Germany in early July 2006. In May 2007 the station reached an audience of about 12 million households. In 2009 ikono.tv could also be seen on the in-flight entertainment of Air France. ikono.tv also hosts an online shop for wallpapers, video downloads and art objects available for purchase.
