Machinic Encounters

Machine Agencies Research Group presents Machinic Encounters, an exhibition exploring experiences with machines that exceed the hegemonic interaction rituals, and try to invoke awe and wonder so as to remedy the disenchantment of contemporary technological life. These research-creation works delve into the thresholds of human-machine encounters, moving away from the normative assumption that machine learning / artificial intelligence technologies are neutral instruments for human utility, by centering on vibrant and ambiguous interactions with them.

By foregrounding encounter, tension, and mutual transformation, we ask: what kinds of relations become possible—or impossible—in our myriad encounters with machines? What happens when machines do not chase utility, but glitch, reflect, and converse? The projects repurpose existing systems to varied ends: for divination and introspection, as provocateurs about immigration policy and propaganda, or even, as collaborators and lifelong friends.

This residency and exhibition is presented by Milieux Institute, Applied AI Institute, and Hexagram Network.

Featuring :

• The Space Between Two Things Is A Portal: Catherine Lejeune
• Archive of Belonging: George Kerasias
• Florilegi/o: Lydia Graveline and Louis Barbier
• Anarchival Reanimation of A Swarmscape: Mike Cassidy and Kristian North
• The Feeling of Thought: Natalie Pavlik and Jihane Mossalim
• Artificial Stupidity – An Interactive Dreaming Machine for Protest: Poki Chan and Karim Nafiz

Technical direction: François Lespinasse, Kamyar Karimi

Curation: Ceyda Yolgörmez (Abundant Intelligences)