# Marcus Kirsch
**Wikidata**: [Q125746077](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125746077)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/marcus-kirsch

## Summary
Marcus Kirsch is a male artist, interaction designer, and programmer. He is recognized for his work across these disciplines and is documented in the V2 archive for his contributions to the intersection of software engineering and art.

## Biography
*   **Born:** [Date and place not provided in source]
*   **Nationality:** [Not provided in source]
*   **Education:** [Not provided in source]
*   **Known for:** Working as an artist, interaction designer, and programmer.
*   **Employer(s):** [Not provided in source]
*   **Field(s):** Software Development, Art, Interaction Design.

## Contributions
Based on the provided structured data, Marcus Kirsch's contributions center on the convergence of technology and creativity. He operates as a **programmer** and **software engineer**, roles defined by the writing of computer software and the practice of software engineering. Simultaneously, he contributes as an **artist** and **interaction designer**, suggesting a focus on the user experience and aesthetic dimensions of technology.

While specific projects, artworks, or software releases are not detailed in the provided text, his classification links him to the broader technical community of software developers (indicated by a sitelink count of 75 for the "programmer" class). His professional identity is further validated by his inclusion in the **V2 archive**, an organization known for documenting practitioners in media art and technology. His profile is also maintained under the **NADD Wikidata project**, which focuses on the administration and documentation of Dutch cultural heritage data.

## FAQs
### Q: What are the primary professions of Marcus Kirsch?
A: Marcus Kirsch is an artist, an interaction designer, and a programmer.

### Q: Is Marcus Kirsch associated with any specific archives or databases?
A: Yes, he is described by the V2 archive and is listed on the focus list of the NADD Wikidata project.

### Q: What is the professional background of Marcus Kirsch?
A: He is a software engineer and practitioner of software engineering, classified as a person who writes computer software.

## Why They Matter
Marcus Kirsch represents a specific profile of the modern technologist: one who bridges the gap between backend software engineering and frontend creative expression. His significance lies in this multidisciplinary approach, combining the logical rigor of a programmer with the creative intent of an artist and interaction designer.

His inclusion in the V2 archive underscores his relevance in the field of electronic art and culture, distinguishing him from purely commercial software developers. By occupying the intersection of these fields, he contributes to the ongoing discourse on how humans interact with machines, though the specific impact of his individual works requires further detail than provided in the current source data.

## Notable For
*   **Multidisciplinary Roles:** Holding distinct titles as an Artist, Interaction Designer, and Programmer.
*   **V2 Archive Inclusion:** Being recognized and documented by the V2 institute for the unstable media.
*   **Software Engineering:** Being classified as a practitioner of software engineering and a software developer.

## Body

### Professional Classification
Marcus Kirsch is classified as a human male. His professional identity encompasses three distinct but overlapping roles:
*   **Artist:** A practitioner of art.
*   **Interaction Designer:** A designer focused on how users interact with systems.
*   **Programmer:** A person who writes computer software, acting as a subclass of a software developer.

He is explicitly defined as a **software engineer**, a practitioner of software engineering. This technical foundation anchors his creative work in the field of computer science.

### Archival Presence
Kirsch’s career is documented by external cultural heritage entities:
*   **V2 Archive:** He is described by source value "V2 archive" at the URL `https://v2.nl/people/marcus-kirsch/`. The entry is in English and references him as an "interaction designer, kunstenaar en programmeur" (artist and programmer).
*   **NADD Wikidata Project:** He is included in the "on focus list of Wikimedia project" specifically for the NADD Wikidata project. This indicates his relevance to Dutch cultural heritage data administration as of April 30, 2024.

## References

1. [V2 archive](https://v2.nl/people/marcus-kirsch/)
2. [Source](https://v2.nl/people/marcus-kirsch/)