AI, Art, and a Whole Lot of Wow: Philippe Parreno’s Groundbreaking Exhibition in Munich
Philippe Parreno’s AI-powered exhibition transforms Munich’s Haus der Kunst into a living, responsive art experience.
Not all of us have mastered AI for our mundane tasks (looking at you, “forgotten password” folks), but trailblazing artist Philippe Parreno has already taken things to an entirely new level—transforming the Haus der Kunst in Munich into a fully AI-driven exhibition. If you’re heading to Munich this season, consider this your cultural must-see.
Opening on 13 December 2024 and running until 25 May 2025, Parreno’s Voices is an immersive experience where boundaries blur and the unexpected becomes reality. The French artist, known for creating exhibitions that feel like living, breathing performances, has turned the galleries into choreographed environments that shift as you move through them. Think: lights flicker, objects hum, and even the air itself seems to ripple, mirroring the interplay between the performers and Parreno’s AI-driven elements.
What’s Happening at Haus der Kunst?
At the heart of Voices is a new language, ∂A, developed through machine learning and voiced by Germany’s iconic broadcaster Susanne Daubner. Her disembodied voice echoes through the space, adding an eerie layer of authenticity to this fictional yet oddly believable world. Daubner’s intonations interact with dancers—co-created with artist Tino Sehgal—who vocalize sounds ranging from guttural grunts to ethereal melodies. Their movements, in turn, trigger the environment itself, making the exhibition as much about human presence as it is about AI.
And it doesn’t stop there. Parreno extends his vision beyond the museum walls with real-time rural landscapes broadcast into the gallery, creating a filmic blend of reality and fiction. Add to this his “quasi-objects”—everyday items transformed into responsive tools for collaboration and reflection—and the whole experience feels like stepping into the mind of the future.
Why You Should Go
Philippe Parreno is no stranger to pushing boundaries. From his Anywhen installation in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall to his multi-sensory take on Goya’s Black Paintings in Madrid, he’s an artist who doesn’t just exhibit works—he creates moments. Voices promises to challenge your perceptions of art, space, and even your own role as a visitor.
Plus, Munich’s Haus der Kunst is the perfect venue for such an ambitious undertaking. As one of the world’s leading centers for contemporary art, it’s a space steeped in history and innovation—a fitting backdrop for Parreno’s groundbreaking vision.
Plan Your Visit
The exhibition opens on 13 December 2024 and runs until 25 May 2025 at Haus der Kunst, located on Prinzregentenstraße 1, Munich.
For more details, visit hausderkunst.de, and make sure to stop by during Munich’s magical winter season. While you’re there, enjoy a mulled wine, embrace the Christmas markets, and dive headfirst into the art world’s AI-powered future.
Elena Leo is the Arts & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
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