Between Dream and Nightmare

a3kultur, article from April 2024

This interview is part of a series and follows up on the a3Kultur Salon “AI & Art.” The speakers from that event are once again sharing their perspectives and offering deeper insights into their work, their viewpoints, and their approach to artificial intelligence.

AI skills Part 2. By Martina Vodermayer.Full article herer: a3kultur 04/2024

Erika Kassnel-Henneberg is one of the first AI artists. a3kultur author Martina Vodermayer spoke with the subtly provocative art pioneer about the potential, risks, and dispensability of digital tools that demand control.

“…Politicians delegate responsibility to corporations with barely regulated monopolies on knowledge and power. In the battle for attention, clear rules and consensus are needed—when keeping up with the times, it is important to maintain control…”

“… Thanks to her presentation ‘Uncanny Valley’ (…), partly controversial installations such as ‘Deep Paradise’, and her regular presence at the Great Swabian Art Exhibition, Kassnel-Henneberg enjoys respect in Augsburg’s art scene. Nevertheless, she sees room for improvement when it comes to innovative positions….