Refik Anadol, the artist who brought AI to MoMA: ‘We’re in a new Renaissance’

The creator, who has collaborated with Google and Microsoft, emphasizes the fundamental role of ethics in using new AI tools

Futuristic movies like Blade Runner have always fascinated Istanbul-born Refik Anadol, especially ones with thinking machines. “I’ve been obsessed with the idea of teaming up with computers since I was eight — I’m a huge sci-fi fan,” said the artist who created Unsupervised (2023), the first exhibition to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Anadol, whose work has been exhibited at prestigious venues like the Venice Biennale, the Pompidou-Metz Center (Paris), and Casa Batlló (Barcelona), told us that his projects aim to demystify algorithms. He delves into their potential to create, dream, and even “hallucinate.” Still, his work with AI comes at a time of intense ethical debates about these tools. While supporters say Analdol’s work is innovative, critics argue it merely serves as “propaganda” for tech giants.

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