Special Session with Haruomi Hosono (May 27) and Lecture by Philosopher Yuk Hui at YCAM (May 3)

The project 'Dialogue between Art and Technology (DAT)', which aims to train experts in the fields of media art and digital art, will hold a special session featuring musician Haruomi Hosono on Wednesday, May 27.

This lecture series is a program that started in November 2025, covering a wide range of themes such as media, technology, art, and philosophy, with the goal of fostering new ideas and thoughts in a digital environment. Led by media artist Masaki Fujibata, the series has welcomed guests like Sunny Cheung (Curator of Design and Architecture at M+), Daisuke Harashima (Foundational Informatics/Cultural Representation Theory), and Miki Okubo (Aesthetics/Arts and Media Sciences, Associate Professor at IAMAS), attracting approximately 300 participants to date.

On Sunday, May 3, philosopher Yuk Hui will speak at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] on the theme 'The Future Role of Art and Philosophy.'

Archives of the lecture series (total 7 sessions), excluding the special session, are available for viewing. Applications for the series are accepted until 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 27.

1. Lecture Series: 'Conceptual Construction of Art & Technology' (7 sessions + Special Session) This program is designed to contemplate the contemporary role of art in light of technological progress and to acquire a critical perspective. It aims to help participants understand changes in the social environment caused by digital media and international trends in the art scene, fostering new ways of thinking. Artistic expression through digital technology is gaining attention not only in the arts but also in business, entertainment, and public services. This course aims to refer back to its history to form new art forms for the future.

How to Apply Full archive access to 7 sessions is available after purchase. Format: 1. Zoom Webinar (Live) 2. On-site Participation (Live) 3. Archive Viewing (After the event) *Excluding Special Session Fees: General ¥6,000 | U25 ¥3,000 Deadline: May 27, 18:30 Archive Period: Until May 31 (Sunday)

7th Lecture: 'The Future Role of Art and Philosophy' Date: May 3, 2026, 14:00-16:00 Venue: YCAM Studio A Speakers: Yuk Hui (Philosopher, Professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam), Masaki Fujibata (Media Artist) Many technologies today focus on future prediction via probability and past patterns. However, art is defined by 'ruptures' or 'jumps' that cannot be predicted. We will discuss how art alone can open a breakthrough for the future.

Special Session: 'Non-locality of Art' Date: May 27, 2026, 18:30-20:30 Speakers: Haruomi Hosono (Musician), Masaki Fujibata (Media Artist) *Note: On-site attendance reached capacity; available only via Zoom. No archive delivery for this session.