Reports on artificial intelligence today range from euphoric songs of praise to calls for more regulation. The new exhibition, Humanlab 4.0, aims to counter this short-sighted polarity. The artists behind the project explore the spiritual dimension of technology. Instead of exaggerating A.I. or dismissing it as an anti-creativity program, the artworks focus on the human condition in dealing with the digital. The avatars, 3D animations, and holograms created by selected artists demonstrate just how sensual this exploration can be. Based on Humanlab’s concept, they take us on a journey into a new visual experience that aims to be empathetic – precisely because it is based on algorithms. Frequencies and sounds, designed by various producers, complement the artworks. Humanlab 4.0 aims to test the limits of the self and show how future art can revolutionize our lives in a positive way. What emerges is a sphere between man and machine in which consciousness can dissolve and rediscover itself. There is much to discover and test out on-site, such as the “Mind Machine” or mysterious installations like the “Meditation Booth” and the “Affirmation Tower.”
Text: Laura Storfner / Credit: Humanlab
P61 Gallery, Potsdamer Str.61, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map
Humanlab 4.0 from 11.01.2024. You can buy tickets online or at the box office. The opening weekend is from 12.–14.01.2024.
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