His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, as well as Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has inaugurated an innovative new exhibition at the Museum of the Future.
This pioneering immersive experience, titled ‘Earth Dreams’, made its debut on the ‘Tomorrow, Today’ floor during the week of the Dubai Future Forum. His Highness toured the exhibition, which offers a remarkable journey exploring the convergence of art, technology, and nature.
Immersive data paintings
‘Earth Dreams’ comprises a series of immersive data paintings that envision a new reality, where human memory, machine intelligence, and the rhythms of nature coexist harmoniously. In addition, developed by Refik Anadol Studio in collaboration with the Museum of the Future, this unprecedented exhibition utilizes millions of photographs of the natural world, alongside satellite imagery and meteorological data. Through the use of over 30 projectors and generative AI models, Anadol further animates these elements to create a visual symphony that showcases the beauty and intricacies of our planet.
Unique architecture and cutting-edge projection technology
In alignment with the Museum of the Future’s mission to nurture imagination and possibility, ‘Earth Dreams’ reinterprets the intricate relationship between technological and artistic innovation in the era of Artificial Intelligence. Furthermore, this collaboration harnesses the museum’s unique architecture and cutting-edge projection technology to deliver an AI-driven, interactive, and immersive exhibition that harmonizes with the museum’s iconic design. Additionally, the artwork unfolds across three chapters, presenting a novel form of synesthetic storytelling that invites visitors to experience a dream-like fragmentation and an expansive, dynamic web of interconnections.
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Three captivating chapters
Chapter 1: AIR
The opening chapter features a collection of AI data paintings inspired by cloud and atmospheric imagery, providing a stunning view of the skies.
Chapter 2: LAND
The second chapter weaves together extensive datasets of Earth’s imagery and meteorological information, creating a multisensory exploration of our planet’s beauty.
Chapter 3: WATER
In the concluding interactive chapter, the boundaries between past and future, Artificial Intelligence and living beings, thought and physical action, merge into a seamless experience.
‘Earth Dreams’ invites visitors to explore a fresh perspective on our shared planet through the lens of advanced technology and artistic expression. Moreover, this distinctive blend of science and art offers an immersive experience of the natural world, prompting reflection on the deep connections that unite ecosystems, species, and landscapes.
