Deutsche Telekom and Kunstmuseum Bonn Launch Human AI Art Award, Honoring Innovative Intersection of Art and Technology

Deutsche Telekom and Kunstmuseum Bonn Launch Human AI Art Award, Honoring Innovative Intersection of Art and Technology

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and Kunstmuseum Bonn have launched the Human AI Art Award to honor artists working at the intersection of visual arts and AI technologies. The inaugural award, which includes a €10,000 prize, has been awarded to American artist Lauren Lee McCarthy for her work “LAUREN.” Her installation will be showcased at Kunstmuseum Bonn, exploring the complex relationship between AI and human interaction. The award and exhibition aim to provoke thought and dialogue about AI’s impact on society.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 29-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom and Kunstmuseum Bonn have collaborated to establish the Human AI Art Award, a new annual prize recognizing artists who explore the intersection of visual arts and advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The first recipient of this award, which includes a €10,000 cash prize, is American artist Lauren Lee McCarthy. Her pioneering work, “LAUREN,” will be showcased in a site-specific installation titled “LAUREN: Anyone home?” at Kunstmuseum Bonn starting November 17, 2024.

Lauren Lee McCarthy’s project involves a week-long observation of participants through a network of remote-controlled devices, where she interacts with them as a virtual assistant, blending the boundaries between human empathy and AI-driven interactions. The installation highlights the complexities and ethical considerations surrounding AI’s role in our daily lives.

Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges emphasized the significance of art in addressing societal concerns about AI, stating that such artistic endeavors can offer new perspectives on the impact of technology. Kunstmuseum Bonn’s Director, Prof. Dr. Stephan Berg, echoed this sentiment, noting the museum’s interest in exploring the realities created by modern technologies.

The award was decided by a distinguished panel of judges from the international art scene, who selected McCarthy for her innovative approach in encouraging critical reflection on our relationship with technology. The exhibition will be housed in a specially designed Human AI Art Space, allowing visitors to engage with the artwork and experience the intersection of human interaction and AI firsthand.

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