Daejeon
South Korea
KAIST Art and Technology Center (KATEC) has been established in 2022.
The boundaries between art and academia are dissolving, giving rise to an era in which creation and research mutually enrich one another. Modern society demands a holistic experience that integrates artistic sensibilities with scientific exploration, fueled by advancements in cutting-edge technologies such as digital innovation, data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI), and extended reality (XR). This transformation goes beyond artistic expression or technological innovation, contributing to the expansion of human perception and thought while creating new values.
Technology serves not merely as a tool but as a medium to explore the essence of human experience. Through this, we can preserve cultural heritage, connect the past and present, and realize new forms of performances and artistic expressions aimed at the future. The convergence of art, AI, and technology encapsulates the totality of human experience, playing a vital role in generating timeless meaning and value.
Ultimately, this fusion transcends specific fields, becoming a driving force for innovative changes across society. It enriches the era we live in and presents a key direction for opening a future where humanity and technology coexist in harmony. The KATEC aims to foster global academic collaboration through Creative AI research and international seminars that integrate art, advanced science and technology, and the humanities.
