Special Lecture: Aaron CHIU
“Immersion, Immediacy, and Intelligence: Embodiment of Innovative Technology and Artistic Practice in Techno-Art Creations”

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Chih-Yung Aaron CHIU, Professor at the National Tsing Hua University, for a special lecture.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 18:00-19:30
Venue: GA Lecture Room (4F), TAKI PLAZA, Ueno Campus, Tokyo University of the Arts (MAP No.19)

Presenter: Dr. Chih-Yung Aaron CHIU（Professor/Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Art, College of Arts, National Tsing Hua University）
Moderator: Shimizu Tomoko (Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts)

Organizer: Shimizu Tomoko Lab, Graduate School of Global Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
Language: English

Dr. Chih-Yung Aaron CHIU（Professor/Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Art, College of Arts, National Tsing Hua University）

Title: Immersion, Immediacy, and Intelligence: Embodiment of Innovative Technology and Artistic Practice in Techno-Art Creations 

Abstract: The contemporary techno-art scene represents a unique fusion of advanced technological innovation and deeply rooted cultural aesthetics, having undergone three distinct stages of development—typological introduction, interdisciplinary practice, and experimental technology. Today, advancements in virtual technology, remote connectivity, and intelligent agents have completely transformed the landscape of techno-art. The quest for immersive aesthetics in virtual art has facilitated artistic participation that integrates experiences across both physical and virtual realms. The demand for high-speed remote connectivity has enabled the presentation of artistic experiences through collaborative co-performance strategies conducted from a distance. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence has further stimulated the exploration of critical issues such as creative expression and subjectivity. How can we employ relevant media theories to evaluate, understand, and critically reflect on these developments? This talk will discuss how techno-artists utilize immersion, immediacy, and artificial intelligence to create interdisciplinary artistic experiences that blur the boundaries between digital technology and artistic expression.