Arts and Culture Programme AM25

In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping every facet of our lives, the very core of what it means to be human – our creativity, imagination and emotional depth – is facing profound challenges. As machines increasingly produce art, music, literature and problem-solving solutions, we must ask: What is the role of human intuition and lived experience in the creative process? How can we navigate the delicate balance between AI’s growing capabilities and the irreplaceable qualities that define human creativity? The Intelligent Age holds immense potential for artistic expansion, but it also demands that we fiercely protect what makes human creation so powerful. Unlike algorithms, which churn through data to produce results, human creativity springs from a place of vulnerability, identity and experience. It is shaped by the ineffable – the dreams, contradictions and uncertainties that make us who we are. It is in this complexity that we find true connection, empathy and understanding. It is where art transcends technique and becomes a mirror of the human soul. The arts and culture programme seeks to explore these questions. How do we preserve the intrinsic value of the human touch in a world that prizes efficiency? How can we leverage AI as a tool to amplify, not overshadow, human creativity? And, perhaps most critically, how do we ensure that the arts continue to reflect the most intimate parts of our shared humanity – the struggles, joys, contradictions and aspirations – amid the rise of a technology-driven world? Through the exhibitions on display, we invite you to explore how technology and human creativity can coexist, not as rivals, but as partners. Each can challenge and elevate the other, creating a space where both the precision of machines and the depth of human experience can thrive. In this way, we protect not only the art itself but also the very values and perspectives that make human creativity an enduring force in a world increasingly dominated by automation. In an era where we are constantly asked to adapt to the next big thing, the arts offer us a vital space to reaffirm the importance of what it means to be human. It is in this delicate balance of the digital and the personal, the calculated and the felt, that we will ensure our humanity remains at the heart of all we create. Joseph Fowler Head of Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum“The Intelligent Age holds immense potential for artistic expansion, but it also demands that we fiercely protect what makes human creation so powerful.” (Opposite) Image: SPECTRAL by Sougwen Chung(Front cover) Image: The Golden Voyager Designed by Kévin Germanier. Olympic Museum Collection, Lausanne Arts and Culture Programme Annual Meeting 20253