Max Hattler

Max Hattler is a media artist and Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. He previously held Lecturer positions at Goldsmiths, University of London (2006-2014) and the Royal College of Art (2012-2014). His work explores intersections of abstraction/figuration, sound/image relationships, and creative media through experimental animation and audiovisual performance.

• Current Research Focus: Abstracted moving images as frameworks for rethinking power relations
• Recent Curatorial Work: Relentless Melt series (2021-2025) showcasing Hong Kong experimental animation

Key Publications Trends: Recent articles examine stereoscopic innovation, graphical sound techniques, and abstract animation semiotics. His curatorial research in Hong Kong digital art and VR animation demonstrates technical and theoretical contributions.

Major Awards:

• Cannes Lions (2013)
• Visual Music Awards (2010, 2011, 2014)
• CityU Teaching Excellence Award (2021-22)
• President's Award (2022) for research contributions
• Best Experimental Film at Reanima Festival (2017)

International Presence: Regularly participates in Ars Electronica, Animafest Zagreb, and Society for Animation Studies conferences. Has conducted workshops at CalArts, Geneva University of Art and Design, and Floating Projects Hong Kong.