Lawrence Lek Discusses AI Ethics at ArtScience Museum Talk for NOX Exhibition
On January 24, 2026, from 7 to 8:20 PM, ArtReview collaborated with Singapore's ArtScience Museum to present 'Between Code and Consciousness,' featuring a dialogue between artist Lawrence Lek and ArtReview editor Mark Rappolt. This event coincided with the launch of Lek's exhibition, NOX: Confessions of a Machine, which will be on display from January 23 to April 19, 2026. The discussion delved into Lek's exploration of artificial consciousness and the ethics surrounding machines, including a scenario involving sentient self-driving vehicles. Lek, recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential figures in AI and the recipient of the 2024 Frieze Artist Award, is known for his immersive works that merge gaming, architecture, and film. Since 2011, the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands has been dedicated to the intersection of art, science, technology, and culture.
Key facts
- Lawrence Lek and Mark Rappolt participated in a conversation titled 'Between Code and Consciousness' on January 24, 2026.
- The event was hosted by ArtReview and ArtScience Museum in Singapore.
- It marked the opening of Lek's exhibition NOX: Confessions of a Machine, running from January 23 to April 19, 2026.
- NOX explores a near-future scenario with sentient self-driving cars undergoing corporate training and therapy.
- Lek's work integrates gaming, architecture, film, and sound to treat AI as a subject with emotional dimensions.
- Lek was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in AI and won the 2024 Frieze Artist Award.
- ArtScience Museum, established in 2011 at Marina Bay Sands, focuses on art, science, and technology convergence.
- The museum features permanent exhibition teamLab Future World and facilities like a VR Gallery and ArtScience Cinema.
Entities
Artists
- Lawrence Lek
- Mark Rappolt
Institutions
- ArtReview
- ArtScience Museum
- Time magazine
- Frieze Artist Award
- teamLab Future World
Locations
- Singapore
- Marina Bay Sands