Refik Anadol Studio will open DATALAND, the world's first Museum of AI Arts, on June 20, 2026, at The Grand LA in downtown Los Angeles. The 2,320-square-meter institution will feature five galleries, including the Infinity Room, and launch with the inaugural exhibition "Machine Dreams: Rainforest," running through January 31, 2027. The museum integrates AI systems into its architecture, powered by the studio's Large Nature Model trained on ecological data from the Smithsonian and Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The opening marks a milestone in the institutional recognition of AI-generated art, establishing a permanent home for data-driven and generative artistic practices. Located in Los Angeles' Grand Avenue Cultural District alongside major cultural venues, DATALAND positions AI art as a legitimate and enduring category within the contemporary art world, potentially influencing how museums approach technology, environmental data, and immersive experiences.