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

Overview

Explore how artistic research at ZKM | Hertzlab combines art with scientific inquiry, from music-making mushrooms to AI ethics and environmental impacts, revealing how a hacker mindset drives innovative knowledge production.

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

Subjects

Computer Science