Summary: A groundbreaking exhibition titled “Hands Performance” by artist Rashaad Newsome explores the cultural contributions of Black artists and communities through the use of an AI humanoid named Being the Digital Griot. The exhibition showcases the AI’s ability to seamlessly incorporate Black queer American Sign Language (ASL) and dance forms like vogue and flex dancing, highlighting the importance of nonverbal communication in nurturing community and preserving culture. Inspired by radical theorists and prominent vogue practitioners, Being recites a poem written by Newsome while using expressive hand movements and postures. The exhibition aims to celebrate the creation of cultural institutions within the Black queer community, with vogue being a prime example. Collaborating with dancers from diverse backgrounds, Newsome captured their movements through motion capture technology to bring Being’s story to life. This innovative exploration of AI and Black vernacular dance challenges traditional notions of agency, sparking conversations about accessibility and inclusivity within the disabled community. The exhibition, which was commissioned by the ArtCenter and Somerset House Studios London, will be on view until early March 2024 and will also be presented at the Sundance Film Festival.
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