Swissnex in Japan presents "BACK IN THE FUTURE / FORWARD IN THE FUTURE", featuring students from Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD). The exhibition invites to explore speculative futures through art, with creations encouraging reflecting on the role of art in shaping the future.

Aligned with the Swiss Pavilion’s three core themes – Augmented Human, Life, and Planet – “BACK IN THE FUTURE / FORWARD IN THE FUTURE” addresses speculative narratives and the role of arts in anticipating the future. Students from Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD) worked in small mixed groups between January and June 2025, utilizing various media and forms of expression to create artistic representations and animations that bring futuristic scenarios of our society to life.
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Opening event: Thursday, October 2, 18:00-20:00 (Door open at 17:30) | Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka, Swissnex in Japan
Conference: Friday, October 3, 17:30-19:00 | Swiss Pavilion, Expo Osaka 2025