Chinese artist Cao Fei presents a major exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Basel, Gegenwart, exploring the intersection of technology and humanity. The show examines how people can preserve their human essence in the age of artificial intelligence, featuring works that reflect on digital life, labor, and identity.
This exhibition matters because Cao Fei is one of the most influential contemporary artists addressing the social and psychological impacts of technology. Her work at a prestigious institution like Kunstmuseum Basel signals the growing urgency of these questions in the art world and beyond, as A.I. reshapes creative practice and everyday life.