Following Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical, the Vatican Announces a New Art Triennial Celebrating Human Creativity and Empathy in the Age of A.I.
More than 100 artists will showcase their art on four continents as the Catholic Church continues to emphasize human creativity and relationships over artificial intelligence tools
The Vatican has unveiled plans for a new global art triennial that seeks to highlight human creativity and empathy in the age of artificial intelligence. Titled "Exercises in Empathy," the exhibition will focus on the significance of human ingenuity, as opposed to technology, in sparking introspection and dialogue about pressing global matters.
Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Letter, delivered in May, emphasizes the responsible use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and warns of its moral and artistic limitations. The encyclical is expected to become a key reference point in ongoing debates surrounding AI. The triennial, which will span seven countries from August 2025 through 2027, will showcase works by over 100 artists.
Catholic universities in various locations, including Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá, Boston, Lisbon, Luanda, Milan, and Santiago, will host individual exhibitions lasting roughly two to three months each. The event begins in Rio de Janeiro with works by multidisciplinary artist Anna Maria Maiolino, followed by exhibits in Santiago, Lisbon, Boston College, and culminating in Venice in 2027.
The exhibition aims to cultivate empathy, human creativity, and relationships among participants and observers, especially as many processes and interactions are increasingly delegated to algorithms.
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