Sami Lukkarinen at the Instituto Iberoamericano de Finlandia in Madrid

Sami Lukkarinen & Roope Mokka: Unpublished
Instituto Iberoamericano de Finlandia in Madrid
February 21–March 10, 2023

Sami Lukkarinen's and Roope Mokka's exhibition, Unpublished at the Gallery of El Instituto Iberoamericano de Finlandia in Madrid, will showcase a collection of images generated by an AI trained with 2260 unpublished self-portraits –selfies – that volunteers have curated and donated for the project. Images are presented as paintings, prints, animations, and interactive media art. The Unpublished project delves into the uncharted side of humanity, exploring the unseen aspects of the human condition through the lens of self-representation. The images generated by the neural network are not just a visual representation of the data of the donated selfies but intent to reach a more metaphysical interpretation of the human condition in the 21st century; the neural network transcends individuals quite literally. Therefore, the images are not meant to be seen as realistic or accurate representations of the people but rather reflect the underlying thoughts and feelings we typically keep hidden, as well as the way AI sees us as humans.

During the exhibition is held two conversations about Living with Intelligent Machines:

How can we retake control of intelligent machines?

With Ekaitz Cancela, Editor and Curator, Syllabus, Eduardo Castillo-Vinuesa, Head Curator Medialab Matadero, and Spanish Pavilion -18th Venice Architecture Biennale and others TBC.
Wednesday, February 22, 10:30-11:30 AM

What is art's new role and possibility in living with intelligent machines? 

With Outi Kuittinen, Lead, Untitled and Demos Helsinki, Marco Zappalorto, Director of Development and Advancement, TBA21, Paolo Cirio, Artist, and others TBC.
Thursday, February 23, 10:30-11:30 AM