Art of the future: Tech-infused exhibitions to look out for

This weekend, we take a look at an exhibition where art and technology merge seamlessly, and another where three-dimensional sculptures explore the depths of human life. They open up the discussion, once more, on what will be the future of art?

Human connections in a pandemic

The exploration of the digital is at the core of Galloire as a platform and contemporary gallery, no wonder their first show in the physical location, a group exhibition titled I’M NOT A ROBOT features a collection of renowned international artists whose work explores human connection in a digital age, especially relevant given our reliance on technology to maintain communication throughout the pandemic. The exhibition opened on the 31st of last month and includes works by Daniel Canogar, Anne Spalter, Xavi Sole Mora, Jonathan Monaghan, Jonas Lund and Addie Wagenknecht. All of these artists are pioneers in their field and the works on display range from physical paintings created collaboratively with AI programmed robots through to a selection of digital works made available as NFTs. Featured artist Addie Wagenknecht said, “In a time where meme-based cryptocurrency is using up the world’s grid and art is being slashed from every major budget line in exchange for border walls and tax cuts, artists who are in discussion with technology, but more specifically are able to contextualise where our bodies belong in the future of art and tech, and how we engage with consumption form the highlight.” Daniel Canogar added, “My artwork is an attempt to materialise the digital, to give it a face, as a way of helping me wrap my mind around the intangibility and ever-expanding depths of the electronic realm we are now so surrounded by.”

Until February 28, opening hours, 10am to 10pm, Galloire, London Street, City Walk, Dubai

Three-dimensional marvels

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