MASS MoCA has launched "Technologies of Relation," a group exhibition featuring 12 artists who explore the complex, non-binary relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence. Curated by Susan Cross, the show moves beyond dystopian narratives to investigate how artists can reclaim agency over corporate-produced technologies. Featured works range from Roopa Vasudevan’s hand-drawn QR codes that mimic textiles to Neema Githere’s hammock installations that literalize the concept of a digital network.
This exhibition is significant for its focus on the intersection of ancient techniques and modern binary systems, highlighting how artists were among the first to identify biases like colonialist logic and racism within AI. By presenting technology as a tool for liberation and inclusion rather than just surveillance, the show positions contemporary art as a vital space for visualizing more ethical technological futures.