Mushroom-DJs, Strong AI and Climate Change - Connecting the Dots with Artistic Research

Overview

Join us at ZKM | Hertzlab to delve into an inspiring fusion of art and science, where music-making mushrooms meet complex AI systems and critical environmental issues. This event showcases how the unique combination of artistic inquiry and scientific research can lead to groundbreaking insights, challenging existing paradigms through an innovative hacker mentality.

Explore the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, understand the impact of technological advancements on climate change, and witness how artists and researchers enrich our understanding of these pressing topics.

Discover the pathways forged by pioneers who blend creativity with scientific rigor, driving forward the production of transformative knowledge.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Artistic Research at ZKM | Hertzlab
Overview of ZKM | Hertzlab
Role of artistic research in knowledge production
• The Intersection of Art and Science
Defining and exploring artistic research
Case studies of art-science collaborations
• Music-Making Mushrooms
Understanding biophonic art
Techniques and technologies for creating music with mushrooms
Case study: Mushroom-DJ project
• AI Ethics and Artistic Inquiry
Overview of artificial intelligence and its societal impact
Ethical considerations in AI through the lens of art
Examples of artistic projects addressing AI ethics
• Strong AI and Its Implications
Defining strong AI and its potential
Artistic perspectives on the future of strong AI
Engaging with AI through creative practices
• Climate Change and Art
Artistic responses to environmental issues
Role of digital art in climate change awareness
Innovative art projects addressing sustainability
• Hacker Mindset in Artistic Research
Characteristics of a hacker mindset
How hacking principles influence artistic practices
Case studies of hacker-inspired art projects
• Connecting the Dots: Integrating Art, Science, and Technology
Synthesis of art, science, and technology in research
Collaborative frameworks and methodologies
• Conclusion: Future Directions in Art and Scientific Inquiry
Emerging trends in artistic research
Opportunities for further exploration and collaboration
• Workshops and Hands-On Sessions
Practical sessions on music-making with mushrooms
AI creative practice labs
Collaborative art-science project development
• Final Project: Conceptualize and Prototype an Artistic Research Project
Guidelines for developing an original project
Presentations and feedback sessions

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Subjects

Computer Science