Alexandra Cárdenas

Alexandra Cárdenas, an artist from Bogota, Colombia, based in Berlin, Germany, seamlessly weaves composition, programming, and improvisation in her live coding practice, crafting experimental electronic music. Fueled by a fascination with the algorithmic behavior of music, her journey explores the boundless possibilities of musicality within code. As a core global Live Coding and Algorave community member, Alexandra co-founded various TOPLAP nodes worldwide, including Toplap Mexico and Toplap Berlin. Teaching and performing worldwide with the free, libre, and open-source live coding languages SuperCollider and TidalCycles, she draws from a diverse educational background in composition, mathematics, and classical guitar studies, culminating in a Master’s Degree in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts at the Universität der Künste in Berlin. Fearlessly pushing boundaries, Alexandra invites audiences to probe the symbiotic relationship between technology and music. Her mission extends to fostering an inclusive world where technical and artistic education is accessible, cultivating a utopian landscape where code becomes a universal language of creative expression.

Beyond her groundbreaking live coding contributions, Alexandra is deeply committed to empowering women in digital creativity. As a fervent advocate for gender diversity, she co-founded Livecodera, a transnational collective nurturing the skills of women-identifying live coders. Through impactful presentations and enthralling performances, she inspires women worldwide, encouraging them to harness the power of creativity and digital technologies, unlocking their potential and reshaping their environments.