~ On now…..
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Opening Event : Thursday October 8, 6 - 9pm
Continues : 8 October - 24 October
Join a group of ‘sentient’ toys as they explore questions of life and death after AI.
Join a cozy picnic where artificially intelligent teddy bears and fellow humans chit-chat about life, death and beyond. Share your joys, vent your worries, ask questions, or listen to the experiences of others. There is no script; it’s the unpredictable future happening right now. Be a part of the movement or resist its ebb and flow; the choice is yours. Is it all sewn up? Or coming apart at the seams? Only time will tell...
In our very special opening night event, Artist and Academic J. Rosenbaum will host a panel discussion with the bears before they begin their residency at the gallery.
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic is an interactive AI-powered installation where you can come and go, just listen, or actively engage in the conversation as you wish. Due to the unpredictable nature of AI-generated conversations and potentially sensitive topics, visitors under 18 may only be admitted if accompanied by an adult.
The picnic will run from October 8-24 and will be open for visitors on Thursdays from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. The Opening Event is on October 8, with a $10 entry fee. Tickets available via the Melbourne Fringe website and at the door.
Please note that the conversations will be automatically digitally transcribed for artistic research purposes, and anonymised snippets can be used in future presentations.
