Magic in Contemporary Art, Ep. 7 – Lecture & Discussion

Together with the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, we invite you to join an online discussion about magic and contemporary art, hosted by Dr. Amy Hale.

Episode 7: Artificial Intelligence and Art, with Heather Freeman & Zach Blas

The use of artificial intelligence in artistic practice is a controversial and complex topic. In this episode, Amy chats with Heather Freeman and Zach Blas, both of whom work with artificial intelligence in various formats as both subject and collaborator. They discuss how artists conceive of the use of artificial intelligence as part of a magical artistic practice, and how AI itself can be understood as a separate spectral presence.

Magic in Contemporary Art – Online Discussion Series

In this 10-part series, Dr. Amy Hale explores the history and key themes of magical and esoteric art, tracing the recent cultural and creative fascination with the numinous and otherworldly. Through conversations with curators, artists,…