Non Playable Character 2022

Non Playable Character

Non Playable Character is an exhibition organised with Berlin-based platform The Fairest. The group show, including Venetian and international artist has been displayed at the ‘Pier Fortunato Calvi’ State First Grade Secondary School. The show was including the work of around 30 artists, Non Playable Character centres around the ‘game’, in its multiple declinations, to analyse ideas of community and human interactions. Taking over all spaces of the Institute, from the gym to the music room and the bathrooms, the artworks on display try to deconstruct the nature of the game examining its links to many human disciplines. Visitors, which include the very students of the Institute, a key player in this show, are invited to take an active part in this deconstruction. They shall fully explore all of the keys for interpretation offered by the diverse range of interventions on show.Displaying the work of around 30 artists, Non Playable Character centers around the ‘game’, in its multiple declinations, to analyse ideas of community and human interactions. Taking over all spaces of the Institute, from the gym to the music room and the bathrooms, the artworks on display try to deconstruct the nature of the game examining its links to many human disciplines. Visitors, which include the very students of the Institute, a key player in this show, are invited to take an active part in this deconstruction. They shall fully explore all of the keys for interpretation offered by the diverse range of interventions on show. It seems as nowadays the idea of ‘game’ has become increasingly detached from the socio-cultural sphere, being more and more relegated to a solitary and virtual activity, or being demonised as silly, frivolous and inconclusive. Yet, especially in the past, this was not the case, as ludic activities were not only necessary moments of recreation, but also political statements.