The Power of Play: CityU Exhibition Explores the History of Games

Description

The Power of Play explores the meaning and impact of games, while challenging common myths and misconceptions about play. Staged to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indra and Harry Banga Gallery, the exhibition brings together a retrospective of playful and playable artefacts, positioning games as a serious form of cultural and collective interaction.

Curated by Professor Espen Aarseth, Dean of the School of Creative Media at CityUHK, the show highlights the breadth of play across cultures and contexts, through works ranging from contemplative experiences to exploratory digital environments. Not only does the exhibition underscore the complexity of games as socio-cultural phenomena, the exhibition also showcases the growing significance of game-based inquiry in Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries.