The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and LACMA Art + Technology Lab, supported by Hyundai Motor Company’s long-term sponsorship, have announced the four final grant-receiving artist teams for 2026, driving the convergence of cutting-edge technology and art.
This support is part of Hyundai’s global art sponsorship initiative, ‘Hyundai Artlab,’ continuing a partnership with LACMA that began in 2015 as part of a long-term commitment running through 2037 to broaden the horizons of the global cultural and arts community.
Going beyond simple exhibition sponsorship, this project addresses cutting-edge topics in modern culture and art, such as artificial intelligence (AI), environmental data, and media ecosystems. Starting this year, the initiative has been entirely revamped into a two-year long-term support system to allow artists to conduct more in-depth research and experimentation.
Four artist teams including world-renowned media artist Refik Anadol, Tanya Aguiñiga, Chloe Bensahel, and Paul Pfeiffer were selected as beneficiaries.
The selected artists will receive up to $50,000 in funding over the next two years, along with assistance from LACMA and science and technology experts to complete their experimental works.
Refik Anadol’s team will convert audience movements into natural sounds using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, while Tanya Aguiñiga will install a textile sculpture collecting environmental data around the LA River. Chloe Bensahel explores the correlation between textile craft and AI technology, and Paul Pfeiffer addresses the influence of modern media set against the backdrop of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The first research results of this project are scheduled to be unveiled to the public at a symposium held at LACMA next February.
