/Imagine Eden: With artificial intelligence into paradise

The master's thesis "/Imagine Eden" by UAS graduate Lennart Gruensel takes us on a journey to a paradise believed to be lost with the help of artificial intelligence. The Nordstadtgalerie at Fachhochschule Dortmund is presenting the results in an exhibition and discussion round.

The longing for a place of perfection and harmony is deeply rooted in us. In our digitalized and urbanized world, where people spend more time in front of screens than in nature, this Eden seems more distant than ever. But can this place be found again with the support of modern technology?

In his master's thesis, Lennart Gruensel, a graduate of the Photographic Studies(Opens in a new tab)  study program at Fachhochschule Dortmund, explored the relationship between humans, nature and technology together with his companion Argos, an advanced artificial intelligence. On their journey between concrete deserts and digital landscapes, they created visionary images that invite reflection.

The opening of the exhibition, which can be seen until May 15, 2024, will be accompanied by a panel discussion on the topic of "AI & art - the emergence of a new medium or the end of human creativity?" Lennart Gruensel will be joined by lecturers Prof. Dr. Pamela Scorzin(Opens in a new tab)  and Prof. Achim Mohné(Opens in a new tab)  as well as alumnus Alexander Hagmann, founder and editor of "dieMotive - Zeitschrift zur Kultur der Fotografie".

Further dates (with free participation):

• April 19, 2024, from 8 p.m., "Creative Get-Together": various materials and tools will be provided.
• April 24, 2024, 10.00 - 12.00, workshop "AI image generation for beginners" in the Digital Workshop Design at Max-Ophüls-Platz: Registration with name by email to nordstadtgaleriefh-dortmundde  (only valid after receipt of a confirmation email)
• May 4, 2024, 12:00 - 18:00, "Open artist talk" with Lennart Gruensel
• 7 May 2024, 18:30 - 20:30, lecture "What impact does AI have on our society?" by Dr. Matthias Begenat from the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS)
• May 8, 2024, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., "Eden-to-go" workshop for your own mini plant terrarium: register with your name by emailing nordstadtgaleriefh-dortmundde  (only valid after receiving a confirmation email)
• May 15, 2024, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., lecture "Rendering Eden - Photogrammetry as a photographic medium" by Anna Sohlenkamp (Master's student Photographic Studies) on the creation and creative use of photorealistic 3D models

Nordstadtgalerie(Opens in a new tab) , Bornstraße 142, 44145 Dortmund

Exception: Workshop on April 24, 2024,
Digital Workshop Design at Max-Ophüls-Platz(Opens in a new tab)