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  • And "The children of the universe" shall confront the "Slightly drunk AI" that they created.
  • MORIMOTO Takashi
And "The children of the universe" shall confront the "Slightly drunk AI" that they created.
Piece concept (comment from the artist at the time of selection)
Memory is the basis of space, the Earth, existence, nonexistence, the world, and all individuals–everything. Memory in any and every phase calls for a next stage. A memory imperatively screaming, "Gather, procreate, and elaborate!" is instilled in the smallest particles in space, elementary particles (or strings). Space is 13.8 billion years old, Earth 4.6 billion, and life, 3.8 billion. Mankind, the children of the universe, came into existence from the leftover cosmic dust, and then created AI. The time is soon approaching when man will be forced to face it as it now works to control him to a degree stronger than that of nuclear weaponry, and become the new holder of memory.
Piece introduction
Man exists due to the memory held by the particles of space. At present, the AI which man has created is working to control him to a degree stronger than that of nuclear weaponry and become the new holder of memory. Eventually, an extreme, though slightly drunk AI will stand against man. However, through death, both you and I will naturally disappear with our personal memories, fading into a meaningless nonexistence. (This is the story of the piece.)

Artist introduction video

Piece introduction video

MORIMOTO Takashi (Based out of Kanagawa)
1946
Born in Okayama
1968
Graduates from the Faculty of Law at Kyoto University
2006
Retires after working for automotive and related companies
2011
Takes part in the BankART lecture "The Space Expanding from a Shoe Rack: Is Space Full of Mechanisms?" in Yokohama, at which time he begins working with art (at age 65)
2011
Wins the Noboru Tsubaki Award at the 3331 Arts Chiyoda POCORART vol2, Tokyo
2012
Takes part in an exhibition by 3331 Arts Chiyoda POCORART award winners, Tokyo
2013
Takes part in an event, creates artwork, and exhibits at BankART Studio in Yokohama, Kanagawa
2016
Wins the 19th Taro OKAMOTO Memorial Award for Contemporary Art at the Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum, Kanagawa
2013–2018
Takes part in the Nihon Independent Exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo; Tokyo