Memory Coexistence: Video Art Exhibition at MEET Center in Milan
Located in Milan, the MEET Digital Culture Center presents 'Memory Coexistence,' an exhibition of video art curated by Yuelai Ruan, Maria Grazia Mattei, Dominique Moulon, and Susa Pop, which will be on display until November 2, 2025. The showcase includes 21 pieces and features 15 winners from the 2025 CDSA open call, divided into four thematic sections centered on memory. Notable works include 'Like a Flower' by Chen Can Rong, 'Confluence' by Yang Xue Ning, and 'Dancing with the Cosmos' by Lu Ying Ying. Nature-inspired pieces comprise 'Tracing AI' by Léo Sallanon and 'Unbounded: Future Garden' by Wang Feng. The exhibition debuted during Milano Digital Week 2025, with Ruan highlighting the significance of the China-Italy connection in choosing Milan as the host city.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Memory Coexistence' at MEET Digital Culture Center, Milan, until November 2, 2025
- Curated by Yuelai Ruan, Maria Grazia Mattei, Dominique Moulon, and Susa Pop
- Features 21 works plus 15 winners of the 2025 CDSA open call
- Four thematic sections: memory of senses/body, nature, historical/cultural memory, collective emotions
- Works include 'Like a Flower' by Chen Can Rong, Ruan Yuelai, and DigitalFun
- Performance 'Confluence' by Yang Xue Ning uses padlocks in hair
- 'Dancing with the Cosmos' by Lu Ying Ying features robotic arm with golden dragon
- 'Luminous Icons' by Yu Zhen and Team uses AI for cultural heritage preservation
- 'Landscape Theater' by Lee Lee Nam revitalizes classical paintings with technology
- 'The Bloom of Mei Lanfang' by Wang Shuai and Xu Xiao Hua integrates digital art with Peking Opera
- Nature-themed works include 'Tracing AI' by Léo Sallanon
- Memory-focused pieces include 'Coexistence of Memories' by Wu Jian Bin and Spinor using EEG
- Exhibition launched during Milano Digital Week 2025 and City Digital Skin Art festival
- Promoted by China Academy of Art, founded and directed by Yuelai Ruan
Entities
Artists
- Yuelai Ruan
- Maria Grazia Mattei
- Dominique Moulon
- Susa Pop
- Chen Can Rong
- Yang Xue Ning
- Lu Ying Ying
- Yu Zhen
- Chuang Qiao
- Lee Lee Nam
- Wang Shuai
- Xu Xiao Hua
- Léo Sallanon
- Zheng Hai Yu
- Gao Shiqiang
- Wang Feng
- Luo Bao Quan
- DAI Yanliang
- Wu Jian Bin
- Mark Chavez
- Ina Conradi
- Franz Kafka
- Giulia Bianco
Institutions
- MEET Digital Culture Center
- China Academy of Art
- City Digital Skin Art festival
- DigitalFun
- Spinor
- Media Art Nexus
- MP studio
- H1H Art
- ZorkArt
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- China
- Salisbury