Esch 2022 project about artificial intelligence and art
The AI&Art Pavilion was created as a multidisciplinary and interactive environment in which scientists, artists and the public could meet and interact. The pavilion offered three kinds of activities. Firstly, Singularity 42! collected initiatives in which artists reflected on the interaction between physical and digital existence. Secondly, the Project Corner(stone) offered playful and interactive initiatives for visitors to experiment, discover and rethink their own beliefs. Thirdly, the Magneto project consisted in various events to inform and engage the audience in discussions about the role of AI.
“Located on the ground floor of the Maison du Savoir, the AI&Art Pavilion combined Belval’s industrial heritage with the scientific ambitions of the university, while letting individuals find a sense of community in the face of contemporary and forthcoming challenges. By mixing research and outreach activities, the pavilion is a long-term planned research laboratory for the citizens.”, explain Professors Christoph Schommer and Leon van der Torre, coordinators of the project at the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine.
In total, 10 workshops were organised for students and artists on different topics such as “AI dancing avatar”, “Automatic mixed painting”, “IHAD – I Have A Dream”. During the workshops, participants could understand the project, the technical and implementation phases and the challenges as well as discuss the interactions between humans and machines.
In addition, two exhibitions were officially inaugurated at the Computational Creativity Hub: an interactive live portrait art installation “Imaginary Landscapes” and six artworks on critical data “Interface Cultures”. The opening and demonstrations were a great opportunity to exchange with artists.
Finally, several visits were organised with secondary school students but also with representatives from industry and associations.
