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Synopsis

World-building, the practice of creating worlds through transmedia storytelling, has transformed as technology advances. Join our panel of artists who have imagined and constructed worlds during SAW to discuss the social, cultural, political and technological concerns in their works. Explore the ways emerging technologies figure in constructing and disruptively revealing the possibilities and limits of world-building.

Speakers: Debbie Ding, Priyageetha Dia, Ong Kian Peng

Moderator: Joshua Lau

ArtScience Museum

24 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026

Ticketed

Between Code and Consciousness inaugurates NOX: Confessions of a Machine, offering insight into Lek's evolving Sinofuturist universe and reflecting on the development of his artistic practice.

Padimai Art & Tech Studio

31 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission (Limited spots available)

A lecture by Pat Pataranutaporn, Assistant Professor at MIT Media Lab, Founding Director of the Cyborg Psychology research group & Co-director of the MIT Media Lab’s Advancing Humans with AI research program
Talk & Discussion

Mandala Club

16 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Ticketed

AURA is a multi-sensory journey of art, technology, and ritual. Featuring, Deborah Lim, Tuck Muntarbhorn (BKK), Samantha Lee (MY), Kiat (SG), The Artling, and Ashley Chin.
Talk & Discussion

National Arts Council

25 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026

Free admission

In this panel discussion featuring artists working with art and technology in a variety of exhitions in SAW2026, hear them share their perspectives, challenges and issues.