A new art exhibition entitled After Human, by Alice Zucca, at the Steinhauser Gallery in Slovakia is challenging visitors to think deeply about the future of humanity and technology. The show dives into post-humanism, exploring how technology seamlessly integrates into our lives and reshapes our identity. It asks profound questions about existence, ethics, and the blurring lines between human and machine.
Featuring works by Andreas Senoner (Italy), Chino Moya (Spain), Dan Maczynski (Poland), Genevieve Capitanio (Switzerland), and Rony Plesl (Czech Republic), the exhibition takes inspiration from past intellectual movements, moving beyond the human-centered thinking of the Renaissance to embrace a future where technology and biology intertwine. Through advances in AI, genetic engineering, and cybernetics, the show presents a vision of enhanced human capabilities and extended lifespans.
Key themes include the loss of human agency as we rely more on autonomous systems, the ethical implications of superior intelligence, and the nature of embodiment and consciousness. The exhibition encourages a new ethical framework that respects all beings, human and non-human.
Ultimately, the show invites visitors to rethink what it means to be human in an age of rapid technological advancement, emphasizing interconnectedness and the ongoing evolution of our identity. The show is on view through August 31, 2024.
Steinhauser Gallery
First floor, Laurinská 3
811 01 Bratislava
Slovakia
