The Arcade of Hypermodernity proposes a multisensory experience where imaginations are set free amidst a backdrop of contemporary challenges and technological innovation. From the whimsical to the thought-provoking, this exhibition celebrates the endless possibilities unleashed by human creativity and artificial intelligence.

Curated as an homage to the varied ideas and concepts of arcades as both architectural wonders and pleasurable places of escapism through the ages, the exhibition blends high-tech and low-tech elements to create an atmosphere of nostalgia and futurism. Visitors can expect to encounter interactive installations, captivating video, augmented reality works, animatronics, and devices reminiscent of a bygone era.

More than mere visual spectacle – the exhibition serves as part of a larger series of curatorial projects exploring the connection between art and healing. This iteration focuses on playful encounters to challenge visitors to embrace new insights and perspectives on the ever-increasing pace of the world and the myriad technological advances around us. Visitors are invited to stop trying to keep up and just give in for a little game time with The Arcade of Hypermodernity.

Events in collaboration with the exhibition

01jun11:00 amOpening CelebrationThe Arcade of Hypermodernity

15jun1:00 pmSCIART Member benefit Artist Talk: Immersive Technology & ArtWith Carlos Luna James, Ismael de Anda III, and Eugene Ahn

22jun1:00 pmSCIART Member benefit Artist Talk: Cyborg SurrealityWith Chenhung Chen, Jennie E. Park, & Ibuki Kuramochi

20jul7:30 pmSCIART Member benefit Film Screening with Introduction & TalkbackWith Leslie Foster, Jody Zellen, Karen Hochman Brown, & Liberty Worth

26jul7:30 pmSCIART Member benefit Music NightWith Joseph Carrillo

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