Jinah Roh, Evolutionary Chimera – GAIA, 2024 ©Ulsan Art Museum
The Ulsan Art Museum presents a special
exhibition titled “Art and Artificial Intelligence” through February 16.
This exhibition aims to re-examine the
essence of artistic creation at a pivotal moment in the age of artificial
intelligence. Featuring over 40 works by 17 artists or teams from seven
countries, the exhibition is organized into four sections.
Noh Sangho, HOLY, 2023-2024 ©Ulsan Art Museum
The
first section, “AI Serendipity,” explores the new possibilities in art brought
about by AI technology. It includes works by Nam June Paik, a pioneer of media
art, as well as a video chronicling the history of art and technology,
collaboratively produced by artist Hyunajo and the museum.
The
second section, “Between Input and Output,” highlights artists who have
utilized AI technology as a tool to expand their artistic visions and develop
innovative approaches. Featured artists include Jinah Roh, who collaborates
with AI and robots, as well as Morehshin Allahyari, Sasha Stiles, Kim Hyun
Seok, Kimchi and Chips, and Sofia Crespo.
Stephanie Dinkins, Not the Only One, 2018 ©Ulsan Art Museum
The
third section, “Untangling the Knotted Threads,” addresses the social and
ethical challenges masked by the optimistic expectations of AI technology.
Works by Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst, Shin Seungback, Kim Yonghun, Mimi Ọnụọha, Daniel Canogar, Noh Sangho, and
Yeom Ji Hye critically engage with these issues.
Finally,
the fourth section, “Floating Art,” proposes a perspective on the relationship
between AI and art through works that metaphorically “float” on technology.
Pieces by Stephanie Dinkins, Hito Steyerl, and Omyo CHO invite contemplation on
the fundamental nature of artistic creation.
Ji Yeon Lee has been working as an editor for the media art and culture channel AliceOn since 2021 and worked as an exhibition coordinator at samuso (now Space for Contemporary Art) from 2021 to 2023.
