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What does it mean for buildings to dream? For data to become pigment? For AI to reshape the way we see the world?
Recently named to the TIME100 AI list, Refik Anadol is redefining the aesthetics of data and machine intelligence. His groundbreaking work transforms vast datasets into immersive “data paintings,” and in 2026, he will open DATALAND, an AI and data-driven museum in Los Angeles.
We’re thrilled to collaborate with Refik as an artist-in-residence, exploring how art and science together can unlock new perspectives, accelerate discovery, and inspire the future.
Highlights include:
- The origins of Refik’s obsession with fluid dynamics and latent spaces
- How neuroscience and architecture converge in his work
- Why mistakes and glitches can be more creative than perfection
- The vision behind DATALAND, an AI-driven museum opening in Los Angeles
If you’re curious about the intersection of art, science, and machine intelligence, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This talk is part of our Science Matters conversation series on the matters of science and why science matters.
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