Sougwen Chung

Vanguard of Art and Artificial Intelligence.

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English

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United Kingdom

Londres

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Who Is Sougwen Chung?

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.

What is her Background?

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*.

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What Are Her Conferences Like?

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.

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Art in Shaping AI

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.

Human-Machine Collaboration: The New Canvas for Creativity

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.

The Future of Human Creativity

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.

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