Turkish artist Refik Anadol to open world’s 1st AI Arts Museum in Los Angeles

Turkish media artist Refik Anadol is preparing to open the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Arts Museum in Los Angeles next year.

Named “Dataland,” the museum will span 1,800 square meters in the Grand LA building, showcasing AI-based artworks developed by Anadol’s studio. Anadol describes the museum as a “living museum” designed to engage visitors through unique experiences with immersive 3D visuals.

Refik Anadol Studio highlighted the transformative potential of this new venture: “We are in an exciting era where rapid technological advancements and increased artistic creativity are reshaping the traditional museum model. Dataland, under the artistic direction of Refik Anadol, will unite pioneers from various fields of art and science, offering experiences like never before.”

The studio also announced that more details about the museum’s opening exhibitions and online learning platforms will be shared in the coming months.

AI exhibition at the United Nations explores technology’s potential for positive change

Expanding his influence beyond Los Angeles, Refik Anadol recently launched an AI-supported exhibition at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Titled “Shaping our World Together,” the exhibition coincided with the UN General Assembly week and aims to promote ethical AI use in solving global issues.

Speaking at the event, Anadol shared his excitement, “It is an honor to represent my country as the first Turkish artist to exhibit at such a prestigious venue. I am here to discuss the potential of AI to foster positive change for humanity.”

He emphasized the importance of addressing shared concerns about the environment, stating, “Every human and living being should care about the environment. With the rise of AI factories and increasing energy use, we face new challenges that demand responsible and sustainable solutions.”

The exhibition attracted significant media attention, reflecting the growing global interest in the intersection of technology and sustainability.

Refik Anadol’s digital artwork in UN promotes responsible AI, sustainability

The UN media office described Anadol’s work as a pioneering example of AI-driven art that merges technology with sustainability. His large-scale digital artwork, created using AI models trained on ethical data and powered by natural energy sources, serves as a call to action for world leaders to consider the future of AI in a responsible way.

UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming praised the exhibition, stating, “This exhibition is an excellent way to show that we are already living in the future. It demonstrates the potential of AI to create beauty, innovation, and positive impact.”

Anadol’s art, first showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, now serves as a platform for global dialogue on using technology for the greater good.

The UN’s partnership with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation for this exhibition underscores a shared commitment to leveraging technology in a way that benefits humanity. As discussions about the ethical implications of AI continue, Anadol’s work offers a hopeful vision of how technology can inspire and lead to meaningful change.