In our highly interconnected and technologically advanced society, the intangible forces of the virtual realm have become integral to shaping human experiences. Ziyang Wu, an artist based in New York, delves into this transformative era, where data and algorithms wield significant influence. 

In our highly interconnected and technologically advanced society, the intangible forces of the virtual realm have become integral to shaping human experiences. Ziyang Wu, an artist based in New York, delves into this transformative era, where data and algorithms wield significant influence. Join us for an artist talk by Ziyang Wu, currently showcasing his collaborative work Event Modeling at the prestigious M+ Museum in Hong Kong. This exclusive opportunity allows firsthand engagement with the artist's unique insights into how current technologies, within a cross-cultural context, profoundly impact politics, society, and the intricate relationships between things on both macro and micro levels.

Ziyang Wu is an artist based in New York and Hangzhou, currently teaching at the School of Intermedia Art at the China Academy of Art, Visiting professor of Expanded Media Department at Alfred University, and is a former member of NEW INC at the New Museum. With an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and a BFA from the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, his video, AR, AI simulation and interactive video installation have exhibited internationally, including Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Philadelphia, Rhizome at the New Museum, Walker Art Center, Rochester Art Center, SXSW, Art Dubai, Hek Basel, Annka Kultys Gallery in London, Eigenheim Gallery in Berlin, Medici Palace, Milan Design Week, M+ Museum, UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Long March Space, Today Art Museum, Song Art Museum, How Art Museum, K11, and Ming Contemporary Art Museum in Shanghai. His recent fellowships and residencies include the shortlist of “Future Generation Art Prize” (2023-2024); “The Randall Chair” award at Alfred University (2022-2023); “Kai Wu” Interdisciplinary Studio residency, Media Art Lab, Times Museum (2021); AACYF Top 30 under 30 (2021); Residency Unlimited (2020); MacDowell Fellowship (2019); Artist-in-residence at Institute for Electronic Arts (IEA) (2019); Winner of The ROCI Road to Peace by Robert Rauschenberg Art Foundation (2015).