- We seek to push the boundaries of art and games; each game can be a canvas for ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
- Games should be over A STORY/EXPERIENCE not about winning or losing.
- We promote inclusivity and embrace DIVERSITY in our offers.
- We curate games that are about CONTEMPORARY issues, historical contexts, and socio-political themes.
- We put the audience experience as a priority, selecting games that offer a balance of entertainment, and conceptually INSPIRING CONTENT.
- We consider accessibility to welcome players of ALL SKILL LEVELS.
- Games that include extreme violence, harm or discrimination are not welcome here.
- We support INDEPENDENT artists and game developers.
- We support games that aim to CHANGE THE WORLD, not to mimic reality.
- Artistic video games are not products, they are a CREATIVE PROCESS.
Bozar Digital
Bozar Arcade's Manifesto
Bozar launched the Bozar Arcade project in 2024, designed to offer visitors a unique exploration of a new contemporary art form: artistic video games. Several times a year, the public can visit Bozar Arcade and wonder in worlds that are not only virtual but also interactive, and created by contemporary artists.
A 10-point manifesto guides our selection process for the video games we show in the Arcade :
