Since its inauguration in Tokyo in 1997, this annual event has grown from strength to strength, attracting entries from amateurs and professionals alike from around the globe.

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The forthcoming exhibition at Singapore Art Museum’s new contemporary art wing at 8 Queen Street will make available to Southeast Asian audiences for the first time a varied and engaging showcase of digital and new media art and technologies. Cutting-edge artworks will sit alongside familiar and well-loved pop culture icons from the world of anime and manga. In addition, this exhibition will also feature an interactive section with various popular entertainment systems such as Nintendo Wii. Throughout the duration of this exhibition, public programs such as symposia, workshops and screening events will be also be held.

The theme of this zone is elaboration, technical sophistication and subtlety of expressions in various works.		"Interactive Trans-fusion” presents a fusion of edgy art and entertainment culture.		In this zone, various stories and means of expression in fields as diverse as animation, manga, and games can be experienced.

Please visit http://plaza.bunka.go.jp for more information.
The above website is in Japanese language.