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• What is the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative?

  The LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative is a five-year global collaboration launched by LG and the Guggenheim in 2022 to support artists and ideas exploring new possibilities at the intersection of art and technology. At a time when emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data, and digital media are rapidly transforming our lives and society, the Initiative supports artists who use technology both as a creative medium and as a subject of critical inquiry. It also seeks to examine the impact of technological innovation on people, society, and culture, while exploring new forms of creative practice and social engagement made possible through the convergence of art and technology.
  
  The Initiative is built around three core pillars.
  First, through the LG Guggenheim Award, the Initiative recognizes one artist each year whose innovative work using technology has significantly expanded the boundaries of art and technology. The recipient receives a trophy and an unrestricted prize of $100,000. Award recipients are celebrated on a global stage through the annual award ceremony at the Guggenheim in New York. They also participate in a public program, where they share their artistic vision and creative practice while engaging audiences in conversations about the future being shaped by art and technology.
  Second, the LG Electronics Associate Curator Program supports research and curatorial development in the field of technology-based contemporary art. The program is currently led by Noam Segal, LG Electronics Associate Curator at the Guggenheim.
  Third, through the Young Collectors Council (YCC) Party and a range of collaborative projects, the Initiative creates opportunities for artists, technologists, cultural practitioners, experts, and emerging collectors to connect and exchange ideas. These programs provide participants with new artistic experiences, opportunities to expand their global networks, and platforms for engaging with evolving conversations surrounding art and technology. Through this long-term collaboration, LG and the Guggenheim are building a global Art and Technology ecosystem that fosters creativity, innovation, and meaningful exchange. Ultimately, the Initiative aims to explore, through the lens of art, how technological innovation can create value for people and society, while generating experiences and conversations that connect technology, culture, and communities.

• How is the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative different from traditional corporate arts sponsorship programs?

  The LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative is a global initiative that supports artists and ideas working at the intersection of art and technology, going beyond traditional forms of arts sponsorship or exhibition-centered collaborations. While many corporate arts initiatives focus on supporting specific exhibitions, artwork production, or cultural events, the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative distinguishes itself by fostering research, creative practice, critical discourse, and public engagement that contribute to the advancement of the Art and Technology field. This approach is rooted in LG’s belief that technology should evolve in ways that enrich people’s lives. LG believes that technological innovation should be considered not only in terms of technical progress, but also in terms of its broader impact on people, society, and culture. LG views art as one of the most creative and insightful ways to explore these questions.
  
  Through the LG Guggenheim Award, the LG Electronics Associate Curator Program, the Young Collectors Council (YCC) Party, exhibitions, and a range of collaborative projects, the Initiative explores how contemporary technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI), data, networks, and digital media—shape art and society. The Initiative also seeks to go beyond supporting individual artists by fostering a global Art and Technology ecosystem that brings together artists, curators, researchers, technologists, and the public. Through this ecosystem, it encourages critical reflection on the role of technological innovation in our lives and culture while highlighting new creative approaches and social possibilities. Ultimately, LG and the Guggenheim aim to cultivate an environment in which technology and art inspire one another and drive creativity and innovation. Together, they seek to contribute to a more human-centered and enriching future shaped by technology.

• Why is LG, a global innovator, interested in the intersection of Art and Technology?

  As a global company committed to enriching people's lives through technological innovation, LG has long been interested not only in technology itself, but also in the ways technology shapes humanity, society, and culture. Today, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data, algorithms, and digital media are transforming our daily lives and society at an unprecedented pace. In this context, art plays an important role by not only revealing the possibilities of technology, but also by raising critical questions about its impact and meaning. Artists do more than simply adopt new technologies as creative tools. They explore how technology influences human experience, creativity, and social relationships. They also offer new perspectives and imaginative ways of thinking about the future, helping us view technology through a broader and more critical lens. Although they approach technology from different perspectives, LG and artists working in the field of Art and Technology share a common interest in understanding how technology affects people and society. While LG asks questions from the perspective of a company developing and advancing technology, artists offer new viewpoints and inquiries from the perspective of creators who experience, interpret, and engage with it. LG believes that technological innovation should go beyond technical advancement and create positive value for people's lives and society. Guided by this philosophy, LG seeks to explore technological progress through the lens of art and to foster broader conversations about what technology can mean for humanity. The LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative is a leading example of this commitment. Through the partnership, LG and the Guggenheim are building a global Art and Technology ecosystem that brings together artists, curators, researchers, technologists, and audiences. Together, they create opportunities to explore the future shaped by technology through more creative, human-centered, and multidisciplinary perspectives.

• What impact is the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative creating?

  The LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative serves as a global platform that brings together artists, researchers, technologists, and audiences to advance the field of Art and Technology and foster meaningful dialogue around it. Today, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data, digital media, and networked technologies are rapidly transforming the ways artists create and engage with audiences. As a result, new forms of artistic practice—including AI art, media art, immersive exhibitions, and interactive art—are emerging and expanding the intersection of art and technology. Since 2022, the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative has supported artists who are leading these developments, viewing technology not simply as a tool, but as a medium for creativity, critical inquiry, and social dialogue. Through the LG Guggenheim Award, Public Programs, exhibitions, and a range of collaborative projects, the initiative supports artistic research and creative practice while providing broader audiences with opportunities to engage with new perspectives and ideas at the intersection of art and technology. The initiative also helps expand conversations about the impact of technology on people and society, encouraging more creative, human-centered perspectives on technological change. By connecting artists, institutions, researchers, technologists, and audiences, it is contributing to the growth of a global Art and Technology ecosystem and helping shape the future of the field.

• How does the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative connect the public with Art and Technology?

  The LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative connects more people to Art and Technology through a wide range of programs and events that encourage participation, engagement, and discovery. At the center of these efforts are the LG Guggenheim Award and public programs, which highlight innovative artists and ideas working at the intersection of art and technology. Each year, award recipients, curators, researchers, and audiences come together to explore key issues and emerging ideas in the Art and Technology field. Through lectures, discussions, performances, and other formats, participants engage with some of the most important questions of our time. The Young Collectors Council (YCC) Party and various collaborative projects also create opportunities for artists, collectors, curators, and cultural leaders to connect, exchange perspectives, and build new relationships. LG technologies and products—including OLED displays—are often integrated into these experiences, allowing participants to directly engage with new forms of artistic expression made possible through Art and Technology. In addition, exhibitions, digital content, research initiatives, and collaborative projects help connect artists and audiences while fostering the continued growth of new ideas and conversations surrounding Art and Technology. These activities go beyond the traditional experience of viewing artworks. They provide opportunities for people to encounter new ideas and experiences emerging from the intersection of art and technology, while encouraging reflection on the impact of technology on individuals and society. Through these efforts, the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative continues to bring Art and Technology into broader public conversations and everyday experiences.

• What is the LG Guggenheim Award?

  The LG Guggenheim Award is the flagship program of the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative, a partnership between LG and the Guggenheim Museum. The international award recognizes artists whose innovative practices at the intersection of art and technology have expanded the possibilities of contemporary art and contributed to the advancement of the field of Art and Technology. Established in 2023, the award seeks to recognize and support artists who use technology not simply as a creative tool, but as a medium for artistic inquiry and social reflection. Through their work, these artists explore the impact of technology on humanity, society, and culture in creative and thought-provoking ways. Recipients are selected by an international jury composed of museum directors, curators, scholars, and arts professionals. The award includes an unrestricted prize of $100,000 and the LG Guggenheim Award trophy. In addition, recipients are given opportunities to share their research, ideas, and creative practices with broader audiences through the LG Guggenheim Award Ceremony, Public Programs, interviews, and a range of media and communications initiatives. These activities foster dialogue and exchange among artists, curators, researchers, technologists, and the public, while helping to expand awareness and understanding of the Art and Technology field. Through the LG Guggenheim Award, LG and the Guggenheim seek to highlight new creative possibilities emerging from the intersection of art and technology, support artists whose work raises important questions about our contemporary world, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Art and Technology field.

• Who have been the recipients of the LG Guggenheim Award?

  The LG Guggenheim Award is an international art award that recognizes artists whose innovative practices at the intersection of art and technology have contributed to the advancement of the Art and Technology field.
  
  Established in 2023, the LG Guggenheim Award has recognized the following recipients to date:
  - 2023 | Stephanie Dinkins
  - 2024 | Shu Lea Cheang
  - 2025 | Ayoung Kim
  - 2026 | Trevor Paglen
  
  

  <2023 | Stephanie Dinkins>
  The inaugural recipient of the 2023 LG Guggenheim Award was American artist and educator Stephanie Dinkins.
  Stephanie Dinkins is an artist whose work explores artificial intelligence (AI), data, social equity, and technology ethics. Through her practice, she critically examines the impact of technology on individuals and communities while raising important questions about who AI systems are designed for and whose voices and experiences they reflect. Her work envisions a more inclusive and equitable technological future.
  Through projects such as Conversations with Bina48, Dinkins has explored critical issues surrounding AI, data bias, algorithmic fairness, and technological accessibility. The jury recognized her for fostering public dialogue and critical reflection on the social implications of AI, while expanding new perspectives and discourse within the field of Art and Technology. She continues to be a leading voice in conversations around AI, data ethics, and technological equity.
  Learn more about Stephanie Dinkins on the 2023 LG Guggenheim Award 페이지 이동  page.

  
  

  <2024 | Shu Lea Cheang>
  The recipient of the 2024 LG Guggenheim Award was Shu Lea Cheang, a pioneering artist in Net Art.
  For more than three decades, Shu Lea Cheang has explored the creative possibilities of the digital age through a wide range of technological media, including the internet, software, network technologies, virtual reality (VR), film, and installation art. Her work has played a pioneering role in advancing the field of Art and Technology by examining the relationships between technology and society, gender, identity, and power structures.
  Through major works such as Brandon, UKI, and 3x3x6, Cheang has investigated themes including internet culture, cyberspace, surveillance society, and digital governance, raising critical questions about the impact of technology on individuals and society. The jury recognized her significant contributions to expanding the boundaries of Art and Technology, from the early days of the internet to today’s AI- and data-driven society. She continues to be a leading voice in discussions surrounding freedom, identity, and technological power in the digital age.
  Learn more about Shu Lea Cheang on the 2024 LG Guggenheim Award 페이지 이동  page.

  
  

  <2025 | Ayoung Kim>
  The recipient of the 2025 LG Guggenheim Award was Korean artist Ayoung Kim.
  Ayoung Kim is known for creating distinctive narratives and immersive worlds through a wide range of technological media, including video, installation, game engines, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital simulation. Her work explores the relationships between technology and humanity, as well as between physical and virtual realities, offering new perspectives on issues such as mobility, labor, data, and identity in contemporary society.
  Through works such as Delivery Dancer's Sphere and Delivery Dancer's Arc, Ayoung Kim has explored platform labor, algorithms, and human experiences within digital environments, offering new perspectives on the relationship between technology and society. The jury recognized her for combining technological experimentation with artistic excellence to provide profound insights into contemporary society and expand new possibilities within the field of Art and Technology. She continues to exhibit internationally and is widely recognized as one of the leading artists working at the intersection of art and technology today.
  Learn more about Ayoung Kim on the 2025 LG Guggenheim Award 페이지 이동  page.

  
  

  <2026 | Trevor Paglen>
  The recipient of the 2026 LG Guggenheim Award was American artist and researcher Trevor Paglen.
  Trevor Paglen is an artist and researcher whose work explores the intersections of art, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), surveillance systems, and data infrastructure. Through his practice, he reveals the often-invisible technological systems and power structures that shape contemporary society, raising critical questions about the relationship between technology and society.
  Through works such as ImageNet Roulette, Faces of ImageNet, and Orbital Reflector, Paglen has critically examined the impact of artificial intelligence, data classification systems, surveillance technologies, and algorithms on human perception and society. The jury recognized him for raising important questions about accountability, ethics, and power structures in the age of AI, while expanding critical discourse around technology and its role in society. He continues to be a leading contemporary artist whose work explores the relationship between technology, society, and art.
  Learn more about Trevor Paglen on the 2026 LG Guggenheim Award 페이지 이동  page.