REFRESH X Fantoche #5
We live in a time when not only humans and other living beings perceive and act, but machines are also developing a life of their own and may even learn to act independently and intentionally. How can design and the arts, in dialogue with other disciplines, provide access to these often hidden, highly complex processes? The group exhibition «REFRESH x Fantoche. Ways into Being» approaches the fragile moments—when something stirs, when life emerges, and when it first interacts with its environment—through games, digital playful experiments, sculptural installations, and video works, both with critical observation and with humor. Featuring international artists such as Vectorpark, AATB, David OReilly, Studio Eidola, and Amanita Design.
REFRESH X Fantoche is a collaboration between the Department of Design and the Immersive Arts Space of the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) with the International Animation Film Festival Fantoche taking place for the 5th time during Fantoche 2026 at Stanzerei in Baden.
TEAM
Head of REFRESH
Prof. Dr. Chris Salter
Maike Thies
Head of REFRESH X Fantoche
Maike Thies
Curation REFRESH X Fantoche
Maike Thies
Technical Manager
Stefan Kraft
Scenographic Advisor
Stephan Wespi
Identity / Motion Design
Abhash Mittal
Communication & Public Relations
Maike Thies
Anna Tschopp
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Ivana Kvesić
Micha Haberthuer
Lucia Chen
Prof. Dr. Chris Salter
Corina Zuberbühler
Prof. Marijke Hogenboom
Prof. Hansuli Matter
Prof. Dr. Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken
