Echoes From the Past

1st Portuguese artwork powered by Artificial Intelligence.

– PREMIERE

Opinions and viewpoints on the conflict in the Middle East are highly diverse. Some are more informed, while others are more superficial.


But what happens when a Palestinian and an Israeli, both from middle-class backgrounds, both university graduates... but generated by artificial intelligence, face each other?


That’s exactly what happens with this piece: both engage in a dialogue about the conflict, based on their "life context." What’s the outcome of the dialogue? It’s always unpredictable.


When the piece begins, one of the speakers will instantly read the latest news about the conflict, published on Google News. It will then create a line of reasoning with the most relevant topics and ask the other what he thinks about the situations portrayed in those topics.


Both will engage in conversation, presenting their viewpoints and potential solutions. The dialogue only ends when the computers are turned off. Until then, they will always seek news that sparks further debate and reflection.


However, this dialogue can be interrupted at any moment by anyone watching the piece, by asking a question about the Middle East conflict. This question will prompt them to respond according to their point of view, starting a new dialogue and exchange of ideas in interaction with the person asking.


The purpose of this piece is to foster dialogue and the attempt to reach possible solutions through artificial intelligence.

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Technique/Materials

- 3 Sahara Dark Limestone Columns - Aired surfaces and heads
- 3 Ataija Creme Limestone Columns - Aired surfaces and semi-crushed heads
- 6 televisions from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
- 6 computers, 1 microphone, 2 speakers
- 2 real-time AI models, via wifi. 4 video loops of 6 minutes each (eyes)
- Barbed wire

- 3D prints

Dimensions (cms)

4 columns: 127 (h) × 23 (w) × 23 (d)  (with televisions: total height 152 )

2 columns: 100 (h) × 30 cm (w) × 30 (d) (with televisions: total height 130 m)

Date

2024
Echoes From the Past

Multimedia Pop Art

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