From 20 February to 8 June 2025, the installation The Case for a small Language Network (2024), created by visual artist Richard Vijgen in collaboration with Rozalie Hirs, based on her poetry collection Infinite Sense (2021), can be seen at the international new media art exhibition ‘Intelligence, it’s automatic: from surrealism to AI.’ (NTAA 2025). The installation has also been selected for the New Technology Art Award 2025. The installation was funded by Dutch Foundation for Literature and the Netherlands Creative Industries Fund.
“Intelligence, it’s automatic: from surrealism to AI.” The world is changing at a scorching pace, a source of inspiration for many artists. This year’s NTAA exhibition delves into the unique intersection of intelligence and automation in art, challenging traditional views. It offers a fresh perspective on the evolving relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence, reshaping our understanding of the art history and human-machine interaction.
Thierry Dufrêne, this year’s curator, is a renowned art historian and professor, celebrated for his expertise in contemporary, technological and public art. He is known for his insightful analysis on the interaction between art, technology, and society. Dufrêne’s work illuminates the evolving narrative of art in the modern world. In short, the perfect curator for this year’s NTAA expo.
Date: From 2025-02-20 until 2025-06-08
Location: Zebra Culture|Foundation Liedts-Meesen, Zebrastraat 32/001, 9000 Gent, Belgium