Kikk Festival

Dr. Formalyst
13th Edition - true / false
2024
International festival of digital & creative cultures, exploring the crossovers between art, science & technology: creative coding, art, web & UX design, AI, data viz, storytelling, research, interactive experience, graphic & motion design, VR, XR...
Namur - 
Wallonia
24
27th
October
footage from KIKK FESTIVAL 2023

Talks

2024’
Featured speakers
KIKK 2024
Stefan Sagmeister

‘This will be boring.’

Speaking at:
06:00pm (10.24.24)
Stefan Sagmeister
Anna Ginsburg

‘Aubergines, Talking Genitals and the Oldest Women in the World’

Speaking at:
05:00pm (10.24.24)
Anna Ginsburg
Sofia Crespo

‘Expressing Entanglement: Art & the More-Than-Human World’

Speaking at:
04:00pm (10.24.24)
Sofia Crespo
Mr Bingo

‘How I got here and what I’ve learnt’

Speaking at:
06:00pm (10.25.24)
Mr Bingo
Ferdi Alici – Ouchhh Studio

‘First AI art in Space - The Human Cell Atlas’

Speaking at:
10:40am (10.24.24)
Ouchhh

Art Exhibition

An art journey throughout Namur -
20 different indoor & outdoor locations all around the city.
Dr Formalyst Human Memories
Bruno Ribeiro KIT
Anne Horel KIT
Immerse
yourself in
interactive
Installations
Immerse yourself
in
interactive
Installations
Immerse yourself
in
interactive Installations
Can we still believe in visuals?

TRUE
/ FALSE

Can we distinguish between true and false in the digital age and the development of generative AI?

In an era dominated by deepfakes and generative AI, the reliability of our sensory perceptions comes into question. We find ourselves immersed in a post-truth society where the line between reality and illusion is increasingly blurred. Advanced technologies inundate our news feeds with unverifiable speculation, often originating from anonymous algorithms.
Our online presence has become a meticulously curated representation—a manifestation of the "selfie society." Social networks thrive on self-promotion and the relentless pursuit of validation through likes and followers. The content we consume and create is standardized, shaped by influencers and algorithms, creating a disjunction between our digital personas and authentic identities.
At this year's KIKK festival, we embark on an exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of digital deception. Beyond addressing the political and activist implications of phenomena like fake news and algorithmic manipulation, the festival invites contemplation on the illusions and perceptions that manipulate our senses. Through immersive installations and provocative artworks, visitors are challenged to interrogate their perceptions and confront the malleability of reality. The festival promises a journey through the digital realm, where binary codes blend truth and falsehood, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of truth.
Our own online presence is akin to self-promotion, where we reveal ourselves at our best on the many networks. Welcome to the selfie society! It's no longer the content of what's said that counts, but the flow of hits and clicks, no matter if it's humans behind them.

This year, the KIKK festival plunges to the heart of the questions posed by a society increasingly governed by algorithms. What are the challenges posed by AI in a world where data is the new Eldorado? How do we find our way in a world where images are increasingly smooth and standardized, where opinions are polarized and extremes valorized?

A journey to the heart of the digital world, where 1s and 0s, truths and falsities, mix and mingle, raising the question of our perception.

Festival Passes

24   27 October
24   27
October
conference pass

conference pass

Get inspired & connect
  • Two days of talks 24&25th/10
  • KIKK Pro access
  • B to B app access
  • Access to art exhibitions
€109
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Full pass

Full pass

The ultimate experience
  • Everything in conference pass
  • 2 Lunches in Pro space 24&25/10
  • 6 drinks - KIKK Pros’ bar
  • KIKK parties with DJ set at La Nef
  • Tote bag with goodies
€249
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Team Pass

Team Pass

Get inspired with your team
  • Everything in conference pass
  • 8 drinks pp - KIKK Pros’ bar
€119pp
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KIKK IN TOWN

An art journey throughout Namur

Namur is transforming into an open-air museum with interactive and immersive installations, an unmissable destination for autumn holidays. The festival offers artistic digital works spread across different iconic locations in Namur.
The KIKK Festival is a must-attend event for families and curious people of all ages, offering a unique and playful experience at the heart of digital art and technological innovation.

Enjoy five exhibitions for the price of one!
With your ticket, access the “True/False” exhibition of the KIKK festival, the “Stellar Scape” exhibition at Le Pavillon (Citadel of Namur), as well as the three ongoing events at Le Delta: “Marianne Van Hirtum”, “Prix de la Commission des Arts de Wallonie” and “Saint-Gilles 1724 Parle m’en !”.

From October 24th to 27th, 2024, 10am-6pm
Late-night opening on Friday, October 25th, 6pm-9pm
Suitable for children and people with reduced mobility.
Train tickets at a discounted price with the SNCB.

Exhibition pass

Exhibition pass

An art journey throughout Namur
  • Access to installations "True/False" across Namur
  • Access to the exhibition "Stellar Scape" at Le Pavillon (Citadel)
  • Access to 3 exhibitions at Le Delta
  • 50% discount on your train journey with SNCB
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€5*
*Free under 16. Included in all passes.
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