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100% Human? Art, Activism and Generative AI

Hosted by First Supper Symposium
Thursday 12.06.25
25 06 12 First Supper Symposium

Art Activism and AI – Can Artists Shape the Development of Artificial Intelligence? This event centres on pioneering artist Lynn Hershman Leeson, whose five-decade practice probes the intersections of art and technology.

Hershman Leeson will present her artistry in conversation with Antonio Cataldo (Oslo National Academy of the Arts), about her work on the relationship between people, technology, identity, surveillance and copyright.

Program

Coffee and registration: 14:30

Symposium start: 15:00

Keynote speaker, artist Lynn Hershman Leeson, will join us via video link from San Fransisco, CA. The symposium program is structured into thematic segments that explore topics such as legal frameworks, education, the misuse and exploitation of artistic content, and the potential for AI to serve as a creative tool for artists. Additional themes will also be addressed.

  • Conversation: The Language of AI
  • Conversation with Lynn Hershman Leeson
  • Artist talk: Artistic activism using AI
  • Light refreshments
  • Panel discussion: Ownership and rights under loose AI regulation
  • Dangerous Duets – thoughts on AI and Dance
  • Open debate: AI and Art – Future challenges and response

Other guests are:

Antonio Cataldo (dean KHiO), Kristin Bergaust, (prodekan OsloMet), Maite Cajaraville and Gisle Frøysland (PIKSEL), Benjamin Harbakk (spillutvikler), Feileacan McCormick (Entangeled others), Veronika Lundqvist BONO, Flu Hartberg (Grafill), Hege Døssland (KOPINOR) Lisa Digernes (IP lawyer), Susan Kozel (Malmö universitet, dans), Thomas Kvam (OsloMet), Hilde Halvorsrød (Norsk kritikerlag)

About the host

First Supper Symposium (FSS) er et samarbeidende feministisk kunstprosjekt grunnlagt i 2013 av Gidsken Braadlie og Lisa Pacini. Gjennom kunst og dialog ønsker vi å utfordre, provosere og inspirere. Vår parole er: Lik plass, like rettigheter.

Collaborators: Siv Hofsvang OsloMet, Lisa Digernes Bull & co law firm and Kunstnernes Hus Kino. The symposium is organized thanks to the support from NBK, Grafill and Fritt Ord.

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