Ars Electronica Garden Avignon

Art + Tech for Urban Resilience

In the light of climate change and health crisis, the concept of the ultra-technological and connected “smart city” has lost ground to that of the resilient and sustainable city. This urban ideal implies the transformation of the existing ecosystem and our habits so that a more resilient society ―with enhanced accessibility, social inclusion and citizen well-being― can emerge. What role should be assigned to the conversation between art, science and technology in this transition process? How can artists help create new imaginaries for collective and participatory systems, spaces for reflection and criticism for our future cities?