Thus, “Group Hug” reminds viewers that art is a site for interaction, not just an object-commodity—and that the way we see games inadvertently shapes society.

The London event runs in tandem with ‘Hug Huddle’ in Denver, where Semple is working on a total of six large-scale public artworks as part of Happy City: Art for the People. The ‘Hug Huddles ...

surpassing the world record for a group hug in a school library. The record previously was 74. Canyon Crest crushed that record, drawing 191 people for their massive display of affection.