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The 61st Venice Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia) in 2026 adopted “In Minor Keys” as its central theme, focusing on issues of introspection, memory, and the perception of life. Yi-Chun Chen, a transmedia artist and faculty member of the Department of Art and Design at Yuan Ze University, was invited to hold a solo exhibition, Soul Data Center, as part of the Biennale’s parallel exhibitions.
The exhibition was presented at Palazzo Albrizzi in Venice through July 24 and explored human consciousness, memory, and the value of existence in the age of artificial intelligence and digital civilization through digital art and immersive installations.
Soul Data Center echoed the introspective spirit emphasized by this year’s Biennale theme, “In Minor Keys.” Developed around the concept of “Connecting to Soul Frequencies,” the exhibition integrated moving images, immersive spatial installations, and sculptural works to construct an artistic environment situated between reality and virtuality, mythology and the digital world. Through these works, visitors were encouraged to reflect on the transformations experienced by human consciousness, emotions, and identity amid the rapid development of digital technologies.
The exhibition was staged in the historic Palazzo Albrizzi, where the classical architectural setting formed a striking contrast with contemporary digital art. This juxtaposition further highlighted the exhibition’s exploration of the relationships between technology and humanity, as well as history and the future. Yi-Chun Chen had long been engaged in transmedia artistic creation, with research interests focusing on the influence of digital technology on the human subconscious, emotions, and self-awareness. Her works had previously been exhibited at numerous international art exhibitions across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Assistant Curator Yu-Yen Sung stated that Soul Data Center sought to respond to critical issues facing contemporary society. As human memory, emotions, and consciousness were increasingly being recorded, analyzed, and even reconstructed through digital technologies, the exhibition aimed to inspire audiences to reflect on the meaning of genuine existence and the boundaries between technology and humanity. Through a subtle and restrained visual language, the exhibition responded to the Biennale’s focus on life, consciousness, and existence.
Yuan Ze University stated that the Department of Art and Design had continually encouraged faculty members to engage in international artistic creation and academic exchange. Yi-Chun Chen’s participation in the Venice Biennale parallel exhibition not only demonstrated the creative vitality of Taiwan’s contemporary transmedia art but also showcased Yuan Ze University’s achievements in art education, digital creation, and interdisciplinary research to the international community.
