Vienna Biennale 2017 Explores Robotics, Work, and AI Futures

The Vienna Biennale 2017, running until October 1, 2017, across multiple venues including MAK, Kunsthalle Wien, and Angewandte Innovation Laboratory, examines the impact of artificial intelligence and robotics on work and daily life. Curators Gerald Bast and Anab Jain present 'How Will We Work?', forecasting 30-50% job automation within 15 years. At Kunsthalle, 'Work it, feel it!' curated by Anne Fauchet explores bodily resistance to workplace discipline, featuring Danilo Correale's video on sleep as protest. At MAK, 'Hello, Robot: Design between Human and Machine' curated by Amelie Klein showcases over 200 objects in four sections, arguing design mediates human-machine relations, citing Carlo Ratti's definition of robots as objects with sensors, intelligence, and actuators. 'Artificial Tears: Singularity & Humanness – A Speculation' curated by Marlies Wirth references philosopher Ágnes Heller on imagination fusing rational and emotional faculties, featuring artists Kiki Smith, Sean Raspet, and Cécile B. Evans. The biennale also includes venues at Az W – Architekturzentrum Wien.