UAE: What does it mean to be human? University students answer through AI art, interactive exhibits

UAE: What does it mean to be human? University students answer through AI art, interactive exhibits

As part of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s anniversary celebrations, 32 university students, alumni gather to present series of engaging workshops and live performances

Published: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 4:18 PM Last updated: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 4:26 PM

Dozens of students from universities in the UAE have come together to share their artistic interpretation of what it means to be human in form of activities, workshops or performances that engages a specific audience group at Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Held as part of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s fifth anniversary celebrations, a group of 32 university students and alumni (under the age of 25) gathered under the museum’s iconic dome to present a series of engaging workshops, digital interventions, and live performances.

The programme, ‘University Take Over the Museum’, which was launched in August with activities commencing in November, saw hundreds of students from across the UAE respond to the challenge question of ‘What does it mean to be Human?’.

The participants were asked to design an experience or work that engages one of the museum's key audiences (children, families, youths, or adults) by interpreting the museum's collection, message, and core values.

The museum received 20 proposals from students from various participating universities, including Zayed University, UAE University and NYU