Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
SUMMER 2025
Film Screening | "A Touch of Sin: Revisiting Injustice in a Globalized Age"
Organized by Xiaoyi Qiu, artLAB Gallery Intern.
Tuesday, July 29 from 1-4PM
Digital Creativity Lab VAC 137E
Please join us for a screening of "A Touch of Sin: Revisiting Injustice in a Globalized Age", organized by Xiaoyi Qiu, artLAB Gallery Intern. The film reflects how social injustice manifests in individuals, explores cultural clashes and urban–rural disparities in the context of rapid economic development, and provokes reflections on the shift from traditional media to the era of social media.
By revisiting the Chinese social issues portrayed in the film fifteen years ago, I aim to reflect on the cultural clashes and divergences between nations under the current globalized economy. I also wish to explore how the information surplus in today’s social media era challenges the authority of mainstream media and how individuals navigate their choices in the midst of broader societal tides—such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CONTENT NOTE: Please be advised that the film contains multiple scenes of graphic violence. These depictions are not intended for shock value, but rather to expose the emotional and systemic conditions that lead individuals to extreme actions. Jia’s treatment of violence invites reflection rather than judgment. If at any point you feel uncomfortable, please feel free to take a short break.
