Nightlife & Activities

Soul in the Shell-Film Special Effects & New Media Art

Date: March 3-June 15－10 am

Venue: Ying Art Center

Organized by Shanghai Ying Art Center, Verymuseum (China), and Alliance East, this exhibition aims to present artwork from a number of new emerging media artists and groups in a modern, contemporary way. The main theme of this exhibition, "Soul in the Shell," was initially inspired by Cyberpunk films. The emergence of Cyberpunk originated from the uncertainty and pessimism that arose following the development of science. These films point out the most fleeting, yet timeless question－"Who am I? Where am I from? And Where is the end?" Behind the scientific "shell" and pressure in the development of AI technology, we begin to wonder－where (or who) will our soul ultimately belong to? This feeling of uneasiness has made the elements of Cyberpunk more popular in the mass cultural market.

Eyes on Berlin Film Showcase

Date: March 3-4－1 pm

Venue: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing

In the wake of the 68th Berlinale, UCCA collaborates with Goethe-Institut China and Institut Francais to present the second edition of "Eyes on Berlin", showcasing eleven German, French, and Chinese films screened during past editions of the Berlinale. Six films will be screened at UCCA, focusing on topics ranging from family to education. The Siren of Faso Fani was selected for the Forum section at the 65th Berlinale, Tito's Glasses was screened within the Lola program at the 65th Berlinale, Alphabet was selected for "Docs Spotlight" at the 64th Berlinale, Baden Baden shown at the 66th Berlinale under the Forum section, Babai was chosen for the Lola program at the 67th Berlinale, and Have a Nice Day was selected for the 67th Berlin International Film Festival, making it the first Chinese short film to enter the main competition for one of the three major European international film festivals, and also won Best Feature Animation at the 54th Golden Horse Awards.