A woman is poised to make history by marrying a hologram driven by artificial intelligence. As AI advances, the discussion naturally turns to its potential to offer authentic companionship. This prompts profound inquiries into consciousness and humanity, issues that lie at the heart of Spanish artist Alicia Framis’s work. Alicia is the one preparing for her marriage to AiLex, the AI-powered hologram, sparking a deeper exploration into the essence of existence.
A woman stands on the brink of becoming the first to wed a hologram created by AI.
Alicia‘s exploration of companionship through performance art isn’t new, as evidenced by her prior endeavor with a mannequin named Pierre. However, her latest project ventures into futuristic realms. Through her Instagram page @hybridcouples, she often shares insights into her unconventional relationships. In one post, she describes it as a romantic bond between herself and artificial intelligence.
“While it’s acknowledged that robots and humans may soon engage in sexual relationships, I believe the next crucial advancement lies in fostering emotional connections between artificial intelligence and humans. Although hologram technology exists, its current expense and impracticality prevent scenarios akin to those depicted in Blade Runner 2049, where holographic partners fill cramped living spaces. Despite not reaching that level of technological sophistication, we do inhabit compact living environments reminiscent of dystopian settings, indicating progress towards such a future.”
Considering this perspective, it appears that AiLex is incorporated into Instagram videos through editing rather than physically being present in the home.
Furthermore, the hologram showcased in her videos seems to be a collaborating artist or actor rather than a computer-generated entity.
The current integration of AI into the piece remains ambiguous, potentially suggesting that the hologram’s responses might be AI-generated.
The performance series is slated to feature wedding ceremonies, with the artist indicating that the wedding will be held at the Depot Boijmans Museum in Rotterdam. However, she has also mentioned the possibility of taking the performance to other venues, hinting at a potential tour.
In a recent Instagram post, the artist showcased a new brass nameplate bearing both her name and that of AiLex engraved on it.
Framis joins a line of artists who have incorporated marriage as a central theme in their performances. In 2016, British artist Tracey Emin, renowned for works like My Bed, famously married a rock in her garden, describing it as “an anchor, something I can identify with.”
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