We often say we go to“see＂a movie, and ignore other non-visual elements of the cinema. But even in the so-called“silent era＂of cinema, live music and lecturers´narration were indispensable to the cinematic experience. The English word“cinema＂has a Greek root meaning“to move＂or“movement＂, and has nothing to do with light or images. Indeed, the interrelationships between cinema, optics and visuality should not be taken for granted; likewise, optical principles should not be taken as the only means of visual perception. CINEMA 2.0: Counter Visions departs from the visual-driven way of experiencing media artworks, imagining differently the relationships between the eye and the media. When our faces are covered and our mouths and noses masked in the pandemic, it may be time to re-think the meaning of our sensory perceptions. 10 finalist works from the 26th ifva Awards Media Art Category will also be showcased.

Between the frivolity of play and the solemnity of fine art, New Playable Art explores the overlap of computer games and art. Brooklyn-based game artist Tabor Robak enlarges the gaming experience of chaos of explosions and blood splatter, and collects the virtual world’s sumptuous treasure stones in the reality, so as to reflect on game culture today. Game researcher and designer Douglas Wilson inspires our reflection in another way by blending the joy of high-tech games and low-tech pastimes. Try rock climbing on a full-body dance mat or playing around with a music-enabled motion game.

“Dance with the Interval” is Tamas Waliczky’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong. The exhibition will be the world premiere of Waliczky’s two new installations: Wheels (2013) and Homes (2012). Next to these installations visitors can watch a retrospective with the artist’s earlier works, from 1986 till 2007. http://www.hkvisualartsyearbook.org/chi/exhibitions_details.php?post_id=16651