Rebecca Allen Explores the Future of Humanity in Artwrld Session
Art and technology come together this week in an upcoming online event that invites audiences to reflect on one of today’s most pressing questions: what does it mean to be human in an increasingly digital world?
As part of Season 3 of Artwrld Sessions, pioneering digital artist Rebecca Allen will present a live talk titled The Future of Humanity. The session will be hosted online via Zoom and is open to a global audience.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 27
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented in partnership with Rhizome, a leading platform for internet art and digital culture, the session continues a series that brings together influential voices at the intersection of art, technology, and society. Each session is co-presented by Michael Connor, Executive Director of Rhizome, and Josh Goldblum, Founder and CEO of Artwrld, and is recorded for a live online audience.
Rebecca Allen, widely recognised as a pioneer in digital and computer-based art, has spent decades exploring the relationship between humans and technology. Since the 1970s, her work has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression through the use of motion simulation, artificial intelligence, generative algorithms, and digital media. Her practice consistently examines the intersections of body and mind, nature and illusion, and physical and virtual realities.
In this session, Allen will reflect on the evolution of her artistic journey, drawing from both her early groundbreaking work and her more recent explorations into artificial life and biophilia. Her work raises fundamental questions about identity, perception, and the nature of reality as technological advancements continue to reshape everyday life.
Allen’s contributions to the field have been showcased at major international institutions, including Tate Modern, the Museum of Modern Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the New Museum, Kunsthalle Wien, and the Centre Pompidou. With academic roots at the Rhode Island School of Design and MIT, her work bridges both artistic and scientific inquiry.
The event is also a reflection of Rhizome’s longstanding mission to support and preserve digital art. Since its founding, Rhizome has played a central role in shaping the discourse around internet-based art, fostering innovation and supporting artists working in emerging media.
Artwrld, the organiser of the session, continues to build platforms that make the art world more accessible and inclusive. Through initiatives like Artwrld Sessions, it aims to connect audiences with artists and ideas that shape contemporary culture.
This upcoming session offers an opportunity for community members, students, artists, and enthusiasts to engage with forward-thinking ideas about technology, creativity, and the future of human identity.
To attend the session, participants can register online in advance.
RSVP here.