As AI continues to weave its influence into the art world’s fabric, understanding its multifaceted impact becomes increasingly essential. MA Curatorial Practice presents a panel that unites three influential curators to explore the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and cultural curation. Joasia Krysa, co-creator of the project, The Next Biennial Should Be Curated by a Machine, envisions a future of curatorial practices from which AI emerges as a “self-learning human-machine system.” Nora N. Khan, a critic and the author of the forthcoming book, AI Art and the Stakes for Art Criticism, discusses how computation reframes traditional humanistic approaches to art and its interpretation. Helen Starr addresses how digital systems, including AI, shape our behavior, sometimes beyond our conscious awareness. She emphasizes the critical roles of community, healing, and learning within the realm of digital art. This discussion offers a synthesis of technological observations and curatorial expertise, shedding light on the transformative nature and challenges of AI within the contemporary artistic landscape.
The conversation will be moderated by Isin Onol, Director of Curatorial Research at MA Curatorial Practice, School of Visual Arts.