HKUST and HKUST(GZ) Present SURREALITY MR × AI Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in partnership with the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity at HKUST(Guangzhou), unveiled the **SURREALITY Mixed Reality (MR) × Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition**. This marks the world’s first large-scale cross-regional exhibition blending MR, AI, and digital art, featuring works by international and Chinese Mainland artists, as well as faculty and students from both campuses. The exhibition transforms HKUST’s Clear Water Bay campus into a hub for arts and technology innovation, integrating Virtual Reality (VR), MR, and AI to redefine artistic expression. It opened at HKUST(GZ) on June 17, 2026, and will run through July 31 before returning to Hong Kong, emphasizing HKUST’s commitment to cultural mobility and global exchange. Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST, highlighted the event as a milestone in merging technology, humanities, and cross-regional innovation. She noted alignment with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong’s *Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development*, which aims to establish international platforms for East-meets-West cultural exchanges. The initiative supports HKUST’s *Strategic Plan 2031*, focusing on interdisciplinary innovation through its Division of Arts and Machine Creativity. Prof. Lionel NI Ming-Shuan, President of HKUST(GZ), described **SURREALITY** as a showcase of interdisciplinary strengths, involving artists from 23 countries and regions under the ‘One HKUST, Complementary Campuses’ framework. The exhibition reflects HKUST’s vision to foster collaboration between engineering, aesthetics, and global perspectives, positioning the Greater Bay Area as a leader in digital creativity and talent development.