Artist Talk: Kato van der Speeten with XR-creator CHOU Tung-Yen

Conversation about man, technology, and desire

Theatre maker and moderator Kato van der Speeten enters into conversation with CHOU Tung-Yen, an award-winning director, filmmaker, and XR maker from Taiwan. In his work, CHOU explores how people relate to technology, how personal memories are interwoven with larger collective narratives, and what it means to long for connection. Themes such as loneliness, old age, and intimacy take center stage in his poetic and visually powerful performances.

XR as a means to tell new stories

CHOU Tung-Yen works at the intersection of theater, digital culture, and new media. He uses extended reality (XR) to make narrative experiences palpable in a different way. His work also focuses on intercultural exchange and LGBTQ+ culture, and raises social questions that remain unanswered. The artist talk offers you the chance to understand more about his working methods and the themes that drive him.

Artist talk at Podium Mozaiek in Amsterdam

The talk takes place at Podium Mozaiek, a cultural venue in Amsterdam where makers and the public come together around current themes. Are you interested in the intersection of art, technology, and society? Attend the artist talk and join the conversation. Tickets are available via the link on this page.