The Future of AI in the Arts and Institutions

Part of Empowering Creative Futures with AI in Art and Culture. AI (Artificial Intelligence) Education Program by Node Media Lab

With Clemens Apprich (Head of the Department of Media Theory and the Weibel Institute for Digital Cultures at the University of Applied Arts Vienna)

As AI continues to shape artistic and curatorial practices, cultural institutions must navigate both its opportunities and challenges. This lecture will explore the speculative future of AI in the arts, examining how AI-driven tools redefine creativity, curation, and the very nature of artistic production.
It will address how artists, curators, and institutions can adapt to these technological shifts. Following the lecture, a group discussion will encourage critical reflection on AI’s impact on artistic and institutional frameworks, fostering dialogue on ethical, conceptual, and technological implications today and in future. The attendees will explore how artists, curators, and institutions can engage with AI—adapting to its possibilities while remaining mindful of its limitations.

This is Module 2 of AI (Artificial Intelligence) Education Program – Empowering Creative Futures with AI in Art and Culture. This module will be followed by a closing gathering event. Empowering Creative Futures with AI in Art and Culture is a six-week educational program that introduces and explores the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and the arts. This program is designed for a diverse range of participants, including designers, artists, curators, writers, mediators, and employees in arts and cultural institutions. Admission is free. Supported by the Federal Ministry for Arts and Culture, the program includes interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and discussions.

Find the full program here.
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