Ayoung Kim – Fusionist of Art, AI, and Geopolitical Narratives
Seoul-based artist Ayoung Kim, born in 1979, harnesses emerging technologies to weave speculative worlds that probe humanity's entanglements with labor, borders, and digital realities. Trained in motion graphics and lens-based media, her Delivery Dancer trilogy—debuting in the US in 2026—employs generative AI, videogame engines, and live-action to craft immersive narratives on gig economies and platform labor, blending mythologies with geopolitics. Recipient of the 2025 LG Guggenheim Award, 2023 Golden Nica Prix Ars Electronica, and 2026 CHANEL Next Prize, Kim's exhibitions span global venues like MoMA, Tate Modern, and Sharjah Biennial, challenging viewers to rethink socioeconomic issues through interactive, futuristic environments. Her visionary approach democratizes art's role in innovation, inspiring a future where technology amplifies diverse voices and fosters critical dialogue on societal transformations.
