The Interdisciplinary Festival REFRESH 2025 in Retrospect

Festival

From 2 - 5 October, the sixth edition of the international festival REFRESH took place at Toni-Areal.

Running under the title «Futures of Uncertainties», the festival at the interface of art, design and technology brought together designers, artists and researchers from Switzerland and abroad to explore possible futures for design and the arts. Around 2800 guests visited REFRESH and gained profound insights in the working practices of the participating artists and designers during keynotes, masterclasses, screenings und performances.

Thank you very much to every who contributed and participated!

All information on REFRESH and future editions can be found on refresh.zhdk.ch.

REFRESH is a collaboration between the Department of Design and the Immersive Arts Space of the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).

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Many people stand in front of an installation: It has two robotiv arms, each with  a moving eye.
Guided Tour at REFRESH 2025 in front of the work «void avoid» by AATB. © David Jäggi.