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Exploring the Fusion: Crash Games as Art in a Contemporary Gallery

Picture this: a gallery pulsating with the energy of F777 Fighter, the cosmic allure of Space XY, and the adrenaline rush of Need for X. Can crash games be more than just pixels on a screen? Can they transcend the digital realm and materialize as captivating art installations in a contemporary gallery space? Let’s dive into the exciting realm of possibilities.

Crash games, with their dynamic visuals and interactive nature, possess the potential to become immersive art experiences. Imagine F777 Fighter translated into a kinetic sculpture, where the crashes manifest as explosive bursts of color and sound, echoing the intensity of the digital game.

Space XY, with its cosmic theme, could transform a gallery into an otherworldly environment. Picture visitors navigating through a celestial landscape, interacting with installations that mirror the unpredictability of the crash game, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.

Need for X, known for its high-speed thrills, might find its material form as a multi-dimensional installation. Visitors could step into a space where the speed and crashes are tangible, blurring the lines between virtual and physical realities.

  • Interactive Exhibits: Allow gallery-goers to engage with the crash game experience physically, triggering crashes and exploring the consequences in real-time.
  • Visual Spectacle: Harness the vivid graphics and themes of these games to create visually stunning installations that captivate and challenge perceptions.
  • Soundscapes: Consider incorporating dynamic sound elements that respond to the crashes, enhancing the immersive quality of the installations.

In the fusion of crash games and contemporary art, the possibilities are as boundless as the digital landscapes they draw inspiration from. The challenge lies in translating the essence of these games into tangible, material forms that captivate and resonate with gallery visitors. Could crash games be the next frontier in pushing the boundaries of what we perceive as art? The journey into this uncharted territory is as thrilling as the crash itself.

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Event Information:

  • Wed
    19
    Jul
    2017

    LOST GIRLS Book Launch at the Fantasia Film Festival

    5:30 pmMontreal, Canada

    LOST GIRLS Fantasia poster

    Fantasia is proud to host the world premiere launch of the new book from Spectacular Optical, LOST GIRLS: THE PHANTASMAGORICAL CINEMA OF JEAN ROLLIN, edited by Samm Deighan and penned by all women critics, scholars and film historians. This collection of essays covers the wide range of Rollin’s career from 1968’s LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE through his 2010 swansong, LE MASQUE DE LA MÉDUSE, touching upon his horror, fantasy, crime and sex films—including many lesser seen titles. The book closely examines Rollin’s core themes: his focus on overwhelmingly female protagonists, his use of horror genre and exploitation tropes, his reinterpretations of the fairy tale and fantastique, the influence of crime serials, Gothic literature, the occult and more.

    The launch will feature an illustrated talk on July 19th with the book’s editor Samm Deighan, contributor Virginie Selavy and publisher Kier-La Janisse (Concordia York Auditorium, EV Building), and will be complemented by a rare 35mm screening at the Cinematheque quebecoise on July 27th of Rollin’s LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE, playing in its original two-part form.

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    Fantasia est fier d’être l’hôte du lancement en première mondiale du nouveau livre de Spectacular Optical, “Lost Girls: The Phantasmagorical Cinema of Jean Rollin”, édité par Samm Deighan et entièrement écrit par des femmes critiques, universitaires et historiennes du cinéma. Cette collection d’essais couvre toute l’étendue de la carrière de Rollin, de son classique LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE (1968) à son film final, LE MASQUE DE LA MÉDUSE (2010), abordant ses films d’horreur, fantastiques, criminels et érotiques — incluant plusieurs titres obscurs. Le livre examine de près les thèmes au cœur de l’œuvre de Rollin : son intérêt pour les protagonistes majoritairement féminines, son usage du genre de l’horreur et des tropes du cinéma d’exploitation, ses réinterprétations de contes de fées et de récits fantaisistes, l’influence des serials de crime, la littérature gothique, l’occulte, et plus encore.

    Le lancement inclura un exposé illustré le 19 juillet avec l’éditrice du livre, Samm Deighan, ainsi que la collaboratrice Virginie Selavy, et la propriétaire et directrice artistique de Spectacular Optical, Kier-La Janisse. En complément, il y a aura une rare projection en 35 mm du film LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE de Rollin, présenté dans sa forme originale en deux parties à la Cinémathèque québécoise le 27 juillet.