The eighth edition of El Aleph: Festival of Art and Science is set to take place from May 8 to 19, with a theme that challenges the impact of artificial intelligence and other intelligences across various disciplines of human knowledge. Juan Ayala, the technical secretary of Planning and Programming of UNAM Culture, stated that this event will provide a platform for dialogue, listening, and reflection on the challenges presented by AI tools.
The festival will feature over 255 participants in more than 72 activities and 90 functions, including talks, workshops, plays, music, dance, and cinema. Prominent scientists and international artists will enrich the experience of attendees over a period of 10 days.
The visual conceptual art exhibition “Face to Face for Mexico” by Brian Eno will be showcased in several venues, including the Colegio de San Ildefonso. Another venue, the Palace of Autonomy, will house six exhibitions utilizing artificial intelligence tools. The collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City and the Colegio de San Ildefonso has allowed for the creation of this diverse and captivating program.
Rosa Beltrán highlighted one of the most anticipated events at the festival – Mozart Requiem by Gloria Contreras executed by UNAM Choreographic Workshop which hasn’t been offered for many years. Another exciting event is a film titled “Dwellers among the waters,” powered by artificial intelligence that questions human conditions and realities through visual pieces. Various speakers such as Hannah Price and José Gordon will address fusion of AI technologies with storytelling expertise to discuss different perspectives on AI across various fields.
Overall El Aleph: Festival of Art and Science promises to be a dynamic event that delves into challenges presented by AI while also exploring opportunities it presents in today’s world.