"We're not just focusing on the dark side of technology. It's acknowledging that, but also saying: 'Moving forward, how can we change it? How can we have agency over it and feel more familiar with it?' This approach emphasizes empowerment and understanding rather than fear."
"It was artists who raised the alarm about A.I., before the wider public became more cognizant and engaged. They identified the colonialist logic, racism, and violence embedded in corporate-produced technologies... Just as crucial as understanding these problems is visualizing a technological future that can be inclusive and liberatory."
The exhibition 'Technologies of Relation' at MASS MoCA examines humanity's complex relationship with technology and artificial intelligence through contemporary art. Curator Susan Cross emphasizes a non-binary approach that acknowledges technology's dangers while exploring how individuals can gain agency and familiarity with these systems. Twelve artists, including Morehshin Allahyari, Taeyoon Choi, and Lauren Lee McCarthy, address serious questions about privacy, oppressive systems, and representation. Rather than focusing solely on technology's negative aspects, the show advocates for inclusive and liberatory technological futures. Works like Neema Githere's Nkisi Net installation invite contemplation of how technology has become intertwined with daily life, using poetic language and physical forms to encourage deeper engagement and reflection.
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