Event: SPIELSALON (July 13-17 2011, Kassel, Germany)
The SPIELSALON will take place from July 13 - 17 2011 at the Kasseler Kunstverein in the Fridericianum, Friedrichsplatz 18.
The opening hours are 11 am – 8 pm. The opening is on 12. July at 7 pm.
The Fridericianum is not only the main venue of documenta the largest exhibition of contemporary art in the world, but also the oldest public museum on the european continent. It hosts the Kasseler Kunstverein as well as the Kunsthalle Fridericianum. The venue underlines the aim of the festival to draw attention to the cultural significance of computer games.
The nearby School of Art and Design, Kassel offers an additional platform for multimedia exchange. From 13.-17. July the annual exhibition “Rundgang” opens its doors with exhibitions, film screenings, concerts and parties.
"The SPIELSALON is the festival of author games. It reflects the artistic development of computer games with a theoretical as well as a hands-on approach.
New German and international computer games can be played in the exhibition. There will also be lectures, presentations and panel discussions. It’s all about playing games and talking about them. The festival gives the opportunity to students, artists, professional games developers and the audience for productive exchange.
The Spielsalon is an event of the School of Arts and the University of Kassel. It’s supported by the Hessen Film and Media Academy (Spielsalon Team)"
Speakers include Paolo Pedercini, Eddo Stern, Marcel-André Casasola Merkle, Exonemo, and Björn Knafla.
Link: SPIEL SALON
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