Located in Taicang, at a critical point between Shanghai, Suzhou, and Nanjing, the School of Cultural Technology is a pioneering institution at the intersection of art, technology and industry.
The XEC Interplay International Experimental Media Showcase, an initiative from the school presented in collaboration with two prestigious art institutions in China: Hanshan Art Museum and Taicang Museum. This collaboration brings together a unique fusion of academic innovation offering a platform for cutting-edge experimental media.
XEC.interplay showcases the most innovative and exciting video works from around the world. Welcoming submissions in video art, avant-garde and experimental short films, animation, fashion films, documentaries, and more.
In November 2024, we will be hosting our first screening of curated programs on campus and also in downtown Taicang and Suzhou, featuring works from the next generation of visionary creators experimenting with form, technique, and storytelling.
- Media Palimpsests: An exploration of distortion, fragmentation, and the reconstruction of memory, identity, and perception. Through experimental techniques, the featured works challenge traditional storytelling by blending sound, image, and texture to create multilayered visual experiences.
Featured artists: Agustina Arrillaga Vodanovich, Carol-Ann Belzil-Normand, Gerard Bernardo, Diana Galimzyanova, Talita Florêncio, Ilya Kreines, Taravat Khalili, Toni Mitjanit, Ethann Néon, Thiago Salas, Zichen Wang
- New Narratives: Artists redefining the narrative form while exploring themes of identity, society, and emotion through unconventional structures, inviting viewers to engage with stories in fresh and innovative ways.
Featured artists: Agnieszka Waszczeniuk, Alex & Brett Fishback, Arkus, Chanwoo Jeon, Joanna Polak, João Pedro Amorim, Kiarash Dadgar, Lorenzo Silano, Qiang Chen.
- Prospective Perspectives: A glimpse into the future, showcasing emerging filmmakers who offer bold new approaches, blending traditional storytelling with modern sensibilities to capture the essence of a new generation of creatives.
Featured artists: Brody Young, Chaman Ramesh Kishan, Ekaterina Antonovna Asrieva, Elzbieta Piekacz, Jessie Elya, Marco Joubert, Marryam Khan, Marty-August Blakely Martin, Sofie Lebow, Yaoqi Huang.
- In Flux: An avant-garde collection of experimental works, groundbreaking techniques, and fearless creativity, offering viewers an immersive experience in the evolving language of visual art.
Featured artists: Chu Jia Zheng, Eléa-Aïssatou Fall, Jeremiah Chen, Mallory E. Laing, Nanxi Long, Qinyao Shen, Richard Kozák, Sidonie Auclair-Gendron, Thanut Rujitanont, Yin Chi Tsai.
