Abstract

Since its founding in 1929, MoMA's mission has been to display the art of our time. That has meant embracing new expressions and new technologies along the decades––from digital to bio and now, AI. What does this evolution entail from a curatorial point of view? What are the advantages AI offers, and the pitfalls it presents, in design and art?

Speaker Bio

Paola Antonelli is Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at The Museum of Modern Art, as well as MoMA’s founding Director of Research & Development. Her goal is to promote design’s understanding, until its mighty influence on the world is universally acknowledged. Her work considers design various practices within a multidisciplinary framework, highlighting its connections with technology, society, and the environment. Besides curating exhibitions, she also produces a renowned public series, the MoMA R&D Salons, that demonstrates the potential of museums as R&D departments for society. The Instagram platform, book, and podcast Design Emergency, which she co-founded with design critic Alice Rawsthorn, is an ongoing investigation on design's power to envision a better future for all.