Fascinating, Exciting, Visionary.
“Brave New Work, AI and Tech in the Hands of Artists” is a contemporary art exhibition and three-day symposium in Santa Barbara showcasing internationally recognized artists and speakers who are utilizing exciting new technologies to tell compelling stories centered on the environment, cultural identities, and community. City-wide, the event includes networking opportunities, casual receptions, and public art.
> BNW is an intimate forum. Lectures are capped at only 150-200 attendees. The value of this conference is precisely in its scale.< > It is a rare opportunity to see world leaders talk about their explorations at the intersection of art and science and to interact with passionate regional leaders focused on building a like minded community.
Background: Nancy Baker Cahill, CENTO, 2023, Augmented reality, Collection of the Whitney Museum (New York, NY).
Participating Institutions
> ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM > COMMUNITY ARTS WORKSHOP > UCSB MEDIA ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY > SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART > MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SANTA BARBARA > SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR ART AND TECHNOLOGY > VISUAL ART AND DESIGN ACADEMY <
Output:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, NETWORKING & FUTURE COLLABORATIONS
Showcasing Santa Barbara as the nexus of avant-garde art and technology, BNW =
> Awe-inspiring work from internationally recognized artists <
> Collaborative projects between artists and scientists <
> Santa Barbara as a nationally renowned location for same <
> A look into historical artworks that may have anticipated AI <
> Artists and scientists mutually inspiring, collaborating for creating positive change in the world <
> Involving all aspects of the community, especially young people <
> A thriving local artistic community focused in this practice <
> A successful, annual event <
Superposition
THE TENSION BETWEEN HUMAN EXPRESSION AND EXPEDITIOUS TECHNOLOGIES IS AT THE HEART OF THE SYMPOSIUM
Santa Barbara is a leading center for AI and technology that is transforming how we interact with our natural and contrived digital environments.
> Where do these worlds intersect and why, and what does that mean for art and science today?
> How are fast-changing technologies impacting classic gallery and museum ecosystems?
> What does it mean to be an artist today? A scientist?
