Hyper-complexity is a term coined in many various disciplines during the last decade. This essay reflects upon the scientific, philosophical and artistic understanding of the term. In this essay multiple social scientific understandings, cultural and artistic notions will be held in conjunction to each other. Ultimately leading towards argumenting why hyper-complexity also influences and becomes contemporary culture. In order to comprehend the vast majorities of schools, only a fraction is mentioned in the following essay. By taking the viewpoint from an artistic practice and art theoretical frame, this essay aims to discuss multiple aspects of contemporary complexities and its affiliation to society, within the creative arts as well as in our use of technology in everyday life.