Source: Korea Game Society

The Korea Game Society (KGS) will host 'BUFF: Empowering Imagination | KGS Art Exhibition @ BIC 2026' at the Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026 (BIC 2026). Inspired by the festival's slogan, 'BUFF YOUR INDIE SPIRIT,' this digital art exhibition showcases how a creator's imagination expands into new worlds through its intersection with culture and diverse visual expressions.

The exhibition will feature 56 selected works from the 'KGS × Nexon Korea·Nexon Games University Student Digital Art Contest' and the 'KGS × Naver OGQ Market International Digital Art Invitational' held in 2025 and 2026.

The exhibition is divided into three sections based on color, subject matter, and technique: 'World of Imagination,' '→ Reinterpreting Culture,' and '→ Expanding the Visual World.' Through a variety of works—ranging from fantasy and characters to modern interpretations of traditional culture and experimental digital art—the exhibition highlights the creative flow where games and art expand each other's possibilities.

Professor Lee Eun-jin of Myongji College, head of the KGS Culture and Arts Division, stated, "While last year's exhibition focused on the intersection of AI, games, and art, this year we have turned our attention to how a creator's imagination expands when it meets culture and diverse forms of expression. Much like the 'BUFF' keyword at BIC, we hope this exhibition serves as an opportunity to add new strength to the imaginations of both creators and visitors."

The Secretary General of the BIC Organizing Committee said, "BIC is a festival where the new attempts and imaginations of creators connect and expand, centered on indie games. We hope this exhibition breaks down the boundaries between games, art, and culture, acting as a solid 'buff' for the imaginations of all our visitors and creators."

Following last year's success, the Korea Game Society is once again partnering with BIC to host this art exhibition, continuing its efforts to view games not just as an industry or technology, but through the lenses of culture, art, and creativity.