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On December 15, 2025, the 2nd Cross-Campus Exhibition, titled “Symbiotic Signals: Entangled Perceptions and Algorithms”, jointly organized by the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Computational Media and Arts Thrust (CMA) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), was unveiled at the Shaw Auditorium G/F Piano Foyer, HKUST. Read more

To foster collaboration between industry and academia as well as providing students with a variety of internship opportunities, the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) has organized 3 Internship Information Sessions on December 12 & December 16, 2025, with industry representatives and art professionals sharing their company cultures, values, roles and in-depth information regarding internship posts. The Internship Information Sessions provided students with invaluable exposure to cutting-edge practices in technology, media, and design, while opening doors to exciting internship opportunities. Read more

On December 9, 2025, the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) organized an outing to Tai Kwun, featuring the exhibition “Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud”. Curated by Dr. Pi Li and Ying Kwok, the exhibition explored digital technology’s impact on society through eight thematic sections. Participants enjoyed a guided tour, engaging discussions, and a refreshing cultural retreat that strengthened community ties and sparked creative inspiration. Read more

As part of an AMC Special Interest Group (SIG) project, three MA in AMC students (Kedi DONG, Zhuli PAN, and Lisha ZHANG) visited Kam Tin Heung on November 30, 2025, One of the historic walled villages in the New Territories, preparations are underway for the once-in-a-decade Jiao Festival—a tradition with over 340 years of history dating back to the Qing Dynasty. With the generous guidance of Hong Kong artist TANG Kwok Hin, himself a descendant of the Tang Clan of Kam Tin Heung, the students gained valuable insights into the making of traditional Chinese paper crafts, the construction of the bamboo theatre, and the broader cultural significance of these practices. Read more

From research breakthroughs to creative showcases, the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) made profound connections with global leaders in graphics and interactive techniques at this year's SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Center from 15–18 Dec, 2025. The HKUST x AsiaGraphics Night organized on 17 Dec 2025 in addition heightened mutual understanding and collaboration between AMC and attending guests from SIGGRAPH Asia 2025, providing ground for a day of fruitful exchange. Read more

Opening Ceremony: December 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
Venue: G/F Piano Foyer, Shaw Auditorium, HKUST

Exhibition Dates: December 15, 2025 – January 20, 2026
Time: 10am - 6pm
Venue: G/F, Gallery 119 & Room 207*, Shaw Auditorium, HKUST
(*Open from 15–18 Dec only) Read more

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity was honored to welcome renowed artist Lau Wai as a guest lecturer for the AMCC 5410 Art Theory: Past and Future course. Known for her innovative approach to art and technology, Lau Wai brought a wealth of experience and insight to our students, bridging theoretical discourse with contemporary artistic practice. Read more

✨ The AMC Creative Synergy Seminar Series kicked off on Nov 20, 2025 with the inspiring session “The Art of art+tech – then, now and to come”, delivered by Prof. Jeffrey SHAW, Chair Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts, HKBU and a pioneering figure in new media art 🎨🤖. Read more

On Week 9 of the course AMCC5000 Creative Convergence: Foundations of Arts and Machine Creativity, Dr. Weidi ZHANG, a renowned new media artist and designer based in Los Angeles and Phoenix, delivered an inspiring talk titled “Artificial Memory and Collective Presence” 🧠🌐, a thought-provoking lecture exploring how creative AI can reconstruct memory and foster new forms of collective experience through world-building processes. Read more

On week 8 of the course AMCC5000 Creative Convergence: Foundations of Arts and Machine Creativity, Dr. James Hullick, CEO and Artistic Director of JOLT Arts in Melbourne, delivered an engaging guest lecture titled “The Prosthetic Art: Concepts, Works, Processes, & The Use of Technology” 🎨🤖, bringing a highly interactive session and vigorous discussion to the classroom. Read more