SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - In an age where artificial intelligence processes information at lightning speed, what makes humans uniquely human?
At the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the answer unfolds not through data, but through the patient gaze of a detective — observing, tracking and interpreting over time.
The museum on March 31 unveiled its 2026 performing arts program, Deep Time, a yearlong exploration of how humans perceive, question and endure in an era increasingly shaped by machines.
The museum announced on March 31 that it will host MMCA Performing Arts 2026 'Deep Time' from April 1 through December 6, exploring humanity's distinctive approach to observation and inquiry in the AI era.
The long-term project will unfold over two years. This year's Chapter I, themed 'Observation and Tracking,' explores "deep and slow" time revealed through persistent observation over extended durations. Next year's Chapter II, 'Slow Creep,' will examine how this accumulated deep time transforms both the observer and the observed.
At a briefing held on Tuesday, electronic music composer Ryoji Ikeda and contemporary music ensemble Ensemble Modern presented a collaborative work.
Detailed programs will be revealed sequentially each month.
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