Almagul Menlibayeva's installation, 'Posthuman Matter: The Map of Nomadizing Reimaginings #3', unveiled at VRHAM! in Hamburg, merges craft and technology to create an alternative narrative of Central Asia. By juxtaposing handwoven tapestries with augmented AI videos, Menlibayeva explores erased histories rooted in her Kazakh heritage. Her work critiques the perception of AI as a neutral tool, emphasizing that technology carries biases reflecting the creators' ideals. This fusion of traditional and contemporary storytelling encourages a transformative reflection on cultural recollections, feminist rituals, and the legacy of nomadic traditions.
Menlibayeva reinterprets AI, challenging its use as a neutral tool by showcasing the biases of its creators, aiming to rediscover erased histories.
The installation presents an alternative map of Central Asia, infusing locations with marginalized stories through a blend of videos and handwoven tapestries.
Collection
[
|
...
]