Higher arts education institutions are conducting a series of online Satellite events leading up to the ELIA Biennial Conference 2024. Starting on 30 October, these weekly online sessions will act as a precursor to the in-person conference in Milan, providing valuable discussions and insights. 

The online Satellite Programme explores the concept of artistic intelligence from technological, societal, and economic perspectives. By examining topics like the role of video games in fostering empathy, developing an undergraduate certificate in AI, and integrating creative entrepreneurship in art and design education, these discussions will highlight the potential of artistic intelligence as a driver of change. These sessions aim to create dialogue around how artistic practitioners and educators can leverage their unique insights to address and tackle contemporary challenges.

Singapore: ‘Tidal Currents’ with Nanyang Technological University (6 November 2024)

This session will feature short presentations leading to a debate that will delve into the topics of regional creative and curatorial knowledge, and its negotiation in a wider global frame. The presentations will revolve around the question on the specificity of material knowledge, regional discussions, or alternative knowledge systems which are all widening a preexisting approach to art. They challenge our understanding of artistic knowledge itself and negotiate it in relation to other fields like curating or museum studies. Coming from a Singaporean perspective, the presentations will address ideas of different ecologies, craftsmanship, and the diverse creative knowledges of Southeast Asia. Rooted within the Graduate Programme in Museum Studies and Curatorial Practices at the School of Art Design and Media (NTU), this online presentation will explore how we can inspire trans-global, cross-disciplinary collaborations and participation.

Korea: ‘AI Innovations in Content Creation: A Global Perspective’ with Korea National University of Arts (13 November 2024)

K-Arts AT Lab specialises in producing and distributing cross-genre art that integrates cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR, VR, XR, and IoT. This innovative approach enables artists to transform their classroom learning into metaverse content, bridging the gap between traditional arts and the digital frontier. This event session aims to foster meaningful exchanges among academia, industry professionals, and content creators, driving innovation and collaboration. The event will also demonstrate ‘Diamond Dust’, an immersive performance produced by the AT Lab and invited to the 2024 Ars Electronica in Linz. The interacting process will be shared with viewers, presenting AI chatbot characters, motion chairs, and thermal-sense haptic globes to create an engaging experience.

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