The New Real has published an interim report setting out challenges, opportunities and promising directions for further research and development as we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis. By Drew Hemment.

Sophie Mackaness explores the opportunities and challenges of building connections between science, art, and people with(in) AWEN.

New Real artist Jake Elwes in conversation with drag artist Me, Morgan Currie and Drew Hemment. Chaired by Briana Pegado.

New Real artists Anna Ridler and Caroline Sinders in conversation with Roy Luxford and Drew Hemment. Chaired by Briana Pegado.

Since Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, film-makers have given AI human characteristics. But what does this say about the ethical decisions we need to make in our relationship with AI technology? By Chris Speed.

A short introduction to The New Real artworks and artists.

New Real Curator Drew Hemment discusses the art and ideas behind the project.

Artists Anna Ridler and Caroline Sinders talk about Mechanized Cacophonies, their online interactive artwork for The New Real.

Artist Jake Elwes talks about The Zizi Show, his online interactive artwork commissioned for The New Real.

Bringing together artists and AI researchers, The New Real is a post-pandemic exploration of the fluid boundary between the physical and digital. By Drew Hemment.

Using artificial intelligence systems as an artistic subject or medium comes with ethical implications and responsibilities. By Sarah Bennett.

This curatorial statement was first published 2 August 2019 to accompany ‘Preternatural’, an exhibition of works by Jake Elwes curated by Drew Hemment presented during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019.

For this discussion presented in partnership with Ars Electronica, The New Real artists are joined by Mahir Yavuz and Drew Hemment.