[April 22, 2026, Wednesday] Curating the new frontiers of media art : AI tools for building intentional spaces
Abstract The symposium seeks to explore how AI can power tools such as precise measurement, real-time modeling, immersive testing, and continuous feedback that make it possible for the new generation of media artists to create intentional spaces, foster public engagement and create community-responsive public art. Our conversation will be at the intersection of new forms of aesthetic research, human well-being and the practicalities of the built…
[April 20, 2026, Monday] Making community-responsive public art : Workshop on practical AI workflows
Abstract In this workshop Joseph and Cecilia will present six recent case studies where their studio used AI to create community-aligned projects that would have been impractical without the use of AI tools. We’ll delve into practical AI workflows for these and various types of projects. We will also consider what is new and what is consistent with what has always been the artist’s role in…
[March 31, 2026, Tuesday] Retro Game Day @ Arts Tech Lab
What is old is new again! Experience a talk by University of Toronto’s Dr. Chris J. Young about the preservation of video games, including a round table discussion featuring HKU and University of Toronto Mississauga faculty, and discover gaming classics in an open game day! Retro Game Day Recap🕹️ From fascinating Board Games to high-score chasing in the Video Games, the energy was electric. ⚡️The event drew…
[March 31, 2026, Tuesday] Nabi X: From a Personalized Al Tutor to an Agentic Al Researcher
Abstract This talk introduces Nabi X, an educational AI system developed by the Big Data Studies Lab in the Faculty of Arts, with support from HKU’s Teaching Development Grant (TDG) and Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG). Nabi X enforces a strict division between discipline-specific knowledge bases and large language models (LLMs) to minimize the occurrence of hallucinated responses. Students learn to co-create and contribute…
[25 March 2026, Wednesday] What is Real-Time Electronics Composition?
AbstractIn his debut visit to Hong Kong, the preeminent French composer Philippe Manoury uncovers the transformative impact of digital technology on music composition in this lecture. A pioneer in the field, Manoury delves into the philosophical and technical dimensions of the application of ‘real-time electronics,’ addressing questions that upends tradition notions of sound: To what does ‘real-time’ refer? How does randomness function within a structured…
THE AI AVATAR LAB: BUILDING NEXT-GEN’S NARRATIVES
Abstracts Day 1 – Visual Narratives & Mixed Media (2D/ AI Imagery/ Short Form Video) Objective: Learn how to tell stories using AI-generated visuals, short-form video, and multimedia elements, while gaining a foundational understanding of how AI works. 09:30–10:30 Introduction to AI Fundamentals What is Artificial Intelligence? (Brief history and scope) Key concepts: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Network,NLP What is Generative AI? Examples in art, science and daily life 10:30–11:30 GenAI…