The Artificial Curator: An Assessment on How Artificial IntelligenceIs Reshaping the Role of the Curator in Visual Art Institutions

<p dir="ltr">The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the impact of artificial intelligence (Al) within the context of visual art spaces, and how the role of an art curator is changed by its use. This is achieved by analyzing how three examples of institutions have utilized Al which are titled "case studies". Each case study is introduced, explained, discussed through either performed or researched interviews and then further analyzed in the context of curatorial work.</p><p dir="ltr">As a curator myself, I aim to explore the potential of Al technology for the purpose of assisting other curators. I will address the theory of advanced technology overtaking human jobs and creative processes, otherwise known as the singularity, as well as how museums must begin thinking about Al within their own institutions. There are many questions I cannot answer due to the current limitations of Al and the uncertainty of what the future holds for this technology in the arts. I will, however, speculate on the ethical use within institutions if and when it is used as an organizational or generative tool.</p><p dir="ltr">The significance of this research and discussion of the hypothetical future use of Al within the arts is to prepare current and future curators for the changing world. As is the case for many disciplines, Al is affecting the wayin which humans research, navigate their jobs, and use their daily technology such as phones and computers. Based on these examples, I hope to continue the discussion of whether or not art institutions should utilize this evolving technology as well as argue for the future use of Al as a curatorial tool for audience engagement and research methods.</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p>