Lahore Digital Arts Festival 2025 Opens, Exploring ‘Breathing Algorithms’

By Dr.Anab Ali

LAHORE (Pakistan): The fourth edition of the Lahore Digital Arts Festival (LDF) — themed “Breathing Algorithms” — opened on Wednesday at the Alliance Française Lahore, marking another milestone in the city’s evolving intersection of art, technology, and environmental consciousness.

Co-curated by Najam-ul-Assar and Sarah Rajper, the festival aims to transform the idea of algorithms — often seen as cold, mechanical systems — into tools of empathy, care, and climate awareness. The event invites audiences to explore how digital innovation can coexist harmoniously with creativity and sustainability.

The festival, presented in collaboration with Novembre Numérique, the French Embassy in Pakistan, and the Alliance Française de Lahore, runs from 6–9 November 2025 across multiple venues, including Aangun Cultural Center, R Space, and Beaconhouse National University (BNU).

Featuring artists from over seven countries, the LDF 2025 showcases an array of interactive installations, virtual reality experiences, and AI-driven art pieces. The program delves into pressing global themes such as climate change, digital ethics, gender dynamics, and the cultural implications of artificial intelligence.

Among the participating artists are Aamina Hashmi, Areesha Khuwaja, Bahman Fakouri, Hamza Bajwa, Isabelle Arvers, John Desnoyers-Stewart, Megan Smith, Mikhail Margolis, Miraal Habib, Samina Kausar Ansari, Ujala Khan, and Zuha Farooq.

Organizers describe the event as a bridge between art and technology, positioning Lahore as a regional hub for creative digital discourse. The opening ceremony was open to the public, emphasizing inclusivity and the democratization of digital art in South Asia.