The Intercultural Power of Games / Wenting Zha (CN), Yemo Li (CN), Yifei Sun (CN), Katharina Lackner (AT), Ars Electronica Solutions/Ars Electronica / Martin Hieslmair
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The Intercultural Power of Games

Wenting Zha (CN), Yemo Li (CN), Yifei Sun (CN), Katharina Lackner (AT), Ars Electronica Solutions

POSTCITY, First Floor, AE Solutions
Fri 6. Sep 2024 15:00 – 15:45

Salon Talk

September 6, 2024 | 3:00 PM | Solutions Lounge

Why do we play? From early childhood, our natural play instinct brings us joy, challenge, and creativity. However, in adulthood, this instinct is often less accepted and encouraged. Yet, games are more than just entertainment.

They are powerful tools for imparting knowledge, sparking passion and providing inspiration and hope to both children and adults. Playing is also a universal language. In a salon talk, experts will discuss how games build intercultural bridges, transcend political and geographical boundaries and bring people together.

Language: EN

Bios

  • Ars Electronica Solutions

    AT

    Ars Electronica Solutions is one of the operational divisions of Ars Electronica Linz GmbH and was established in 2011 to advance brand-related applications of innovations developed within the Ars Electronica competence network. Ars Electronica Solutions conceives, designs and implements interactive and multisensory worlds of experience. Creative, individual solutions are developed for temporary and permanent public exhibitions, brand lands, trade fairs and events. State-of-the-art media technology is used in production, but it never takes centre stage. Ars Electronica Solutions always makes sure that technology is only a means to an end in order to tell stories that touch and inspire people. The goal is to build an empathetic and respectful relationship with the client’s audience and their projects.

  • Photo: Katharina Lackner

    Katharina Lackner

    AT

    Since studying sculpture and transmedia space at the Art University Linz, she views art-making as a playful process and free play as a form of creative expression. Her focus is on participatory works, exhibitions, and projects with scenographic, aesthetic, and experiential approaches—especially for children. Her works have been shown in Berlin, Leipzig, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Plovdiv, and Warsaw. Katharina Lackner lives and works as an artist, curator and play expert in Linz.

  • Photo: Zha Wenting

    Wenting Zha

    CN

    Head of Preparatory Department of BOKE Art Center Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany | Master of Architecture She has been in charge of architectural planning and brand planning of cultural projects such as museums/art galleries/art centers, and participated in the planning and execution of many exhibitions and large-scale events. At the same time, as an architectural designer, she participated in the planning and design of multiple urban public projects.

  • Photo: Li Yemo

    Yemo Li

    CN

    Public Event & Brand Director of BOKE Art Center Preparation Department
    Tongji University | Master of Architecture
    She has participated in many large-scale public exhibitions such as Shanghai Urban Space Art Season, West Bund Biennale, and Tadao Ando China Tour Exhibition. She has been responsible for the general planning of several art museums and museums and a number of large-scale cultural public activities in cities.

  • Photo: Sun Yifei

    Yifei Sun

    CN

    Exhibition & Collection Director of BOKE Art Center Preparation Department IESA | Master in Contemporary Art Rouen Business School | MSc in Marketing French Excellence He has participated in many exhibitions and art projects as a curator. He has worked in art museums, art fairs, galleries and other art institutions, and has rich art industry experience.