This symposium brings together a diverse group of artists, performers, game designers, critical thinkers, and industry professionals to explore the compelling storytelling potential of games. Players include Babeworld, Babak Ahteshamipour, David Blandy, Jeremy Chen, Aleena Chia, Marijam Didžgalvytė, Anne Duffau, Jon Edgley, Zein Majali and Jazmin Morris.
While the gaming industry's revenue and reach surpass other entertainment sectors, its capacity for experimentation and play – both competitive and imaginative – remains immeasurable. Discussions will also address issues of diversity and inclusion in avatar representation, exploring what the industry can learn from the arts.
Working in collaboration with cultural producer Anne Duffau, the symposium includes the forthcoming edition of Always Coming Home, a series of events by curatorial platform A—Z that further the ideas of immersion, speculative worlds and conscious listening. Previous iterations have been held at Iklectik (2023) and Matt’s Gallery (2024).
This symposium is suitable for 18+ and takes place in Studio/Lab, our dedicated space for creative experimentation that nurtures a vibrant community of artists, researchers, and technologists.