Sougwen Chung is an award-winning artist and a pioneer in human-machine collaboration, renowned for her exploration of hand-made versus machine-generated marks. A former researcher at MIT Media Lab and current Artist in Residence at Bell Labs and the New Museum in New York, Chung’s multidisciplinary work spans installation, sculpture, drawing, and performance. Her projects examine the ethical and creative possibilities of human-machine collaboration and have been exhibited internationally in institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Geneva and The Drawing Center in New York.
Sougwen Chung’s career merges artistic and technological research, with installations and performances that explore human-machine communication. From her early work at the MIT Media Lab to residencies at Google, Bell Labs, and Japan Media Arts, her practice has expanded to include collaborations with advanced AI and robotics, exemplified in her *Drawing Operations* series, which questions the role of authorship in artistic creation. Recognized in the *New Visual Artists* list by Print Magazine and awarded the Japan Media Arts Excellence Award in 2016, Chung’s work has been featured in major publications like *The New Yorker* and *The New York Times*.
Sougwen Chung’s conferences invite audiences to reflect on the role of art as a catalyst in the evolution of AI and technology. Focused on collaborative creativity between humans and machines, Chung delves into profound topics of authorship, control, and agency within the creative process. Illustrated by examples from her installations and performances, her talks explore how AI can push the boundaries of human creativity and raise questions about the role of art in guiding the ethical and humanized development of technology.
In this keynote, Chung discusses how art has the power to influence the development of artificial intelligence, guiding its evolution in ethical and humanized ways. Drawing from experiences with the *Loving AI* project and robotic collaborations, she shares her vision for art’s role in designing responsible technological futures.
Chung explores the possibilities of human-machine collaboration, envisioning a future where technology enhances artistic expression. This talk discusses how mechanical marks can co-create artworks alongside human artists, redefining the concept of authorship.
This session envisions a future where human creativity is enriched and expanded through emerging technologies. Chung reflects on her collaborative practice with AI and the expansion of creative potential through digital and robotic media, inviting audiences to reimagine the artistic process.
If you’re looking for an inspiring talk on creativity, technology, and ethics in art, you can book Sougwen Chung through Thinking Heads. As a leader in human-machine collaboration, Sougwen offers a unique perspective on the role of art in AI development. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure her participation in your next event.
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