Keynote and Panel Discussion
Keynote presentations
- Prof. Theo Papatheodorou, The Art of Discovery: How Computational Art Reveals New Worlds
- Ziwei Wu, Altering Nature with Computational ALife Visual Art
- Danlu Fei, Behind the Scenes: Harnessing Technology to Sculpt Art in Game Development
Prof. Theo Papatheodorou
Ziwei Wu
Danlu Fei
Panel Discussion
After the keynote presentations, a panel discussion was moderated by curator You Wang. In addition to the three keynote speakers, HKUST AMC’s Prof. Rao Anyi joined the panel. The discussion covered multiple perspectives, including how to utilize computational technology for artistic creation, how studying the art-making process can drive technological advancement, how to appreciate and understand computational art, and the future prospects of art and technology in the era of AI. The session concluded with engaging responses to several insightful questions from the audience.
Epilogue
Prof. Huamin Qu concluded the opening event by reiterating the significance of hosting art activities at a science and technology university. He emphasized the collaborative synergy between HKUST’s dual campuses, describing CMA and AMC as complementary counterparts, like two sides of a mirror. By integrating art and technology in creative works and academic research, he expressed confidence in achieving greater impact and a promising future.
