Andrea Lerda and Domenico Quaranta Debate Art, Technology, and Ecology

In a conversation for Artribune's Versus series, curator Andrea Lerda and critic-curator Domenico Quaranta explore the intersections of art, technology, and ecology. Lerda, who established Platform Green, delves into the connections between art and nature, as well as the contemporary effects on humanity and the planet. Quaranta emphasizes the significance of digital culture and the fusion of humans with machines. They engage in a discussion about the necessity of art in harmonizing technological advancement with ecological awareness. Quaranta recalls the audience involvement in 1990s net art, while Lerda cautions that digital liberties could jeopardize freedom and climate initiatives. They reference artists such as Tomás Saraceno, Olafur Eliasson, and Joana Moll, with Lerda noting the October 2018 Christie's auction of the first algorithm-generated artwork by Obvious, while Quaranta contends that genuine AI art has yet to emerge.