Foam presents an insightful evening program, 'Preservation is Power: AI in the Archive', in collaboration with Studio Polat. This event explores the evolving landscape of photographic archives, examining the influence of artificial intelligence on historical and digital image collections. Experts will discuss the power, vulnerability, and truth inherent in visual storytelling and memory in a digital age. The program is part of Foam’s ongoing research into the camera's role.
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Foam presents an evening programme and symposium titled 'Preservation is Power: AI in the Archive', exploring the future of photographic archives in the age of artificial intelligence. The event features a range of speakers discussing the power, vulnerability, and truth within digital and historical image collections.
On Thursday, 4 September, Foam, in collaboration with Studio Polat, hosts the evening programme 'Preservation is Power: AI in the Archive'. This symposium delves into the multifaceted nature of the photographic archive, examining its power, vulnerability, and evolving future, with a particular focus on online archives and collections related to the Second World War and heritage institutions. In an era saturated with digital images and artificial intelligence, the event questions the reality of images, the definition of shared truth, and the requirements for future image archives to remain relevant. Through short presentations, discussions, interviews, and performances, the programme brings together curators, image-makers, AI experts, and thinkers on power, memory, and truth. This event is intended for those interested in image archives, (war) photography, AI, and the future of visual storytelling, and is part of Foam’s research trajectory 'The Camera as a Weapon'.
This event is part of Foam's artistic programme and is organized in collaboration with Studio Polat. Visitors interested in attending should refer to official ticketing channels for details, as specific admission information is not provided on this page. The programme is intended for individuals interested in image archives, (war) photography, AI, and visual storytelling.
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