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ART BETWEEN UTOPIA, IA AND PEACE

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Sarajevo  ||  | 07 February 2026
Iniziative (EN) - MAMT – Mediterranean Museum of Art, Music and Traditions

Michele Capasso, Pia Molinari and Jacopo Molinari spoke at the Forum held at the UNSA Faculty of Economics in Sarajevo, specifically at the round table discussion entitled ‘AI & ART: How is AI transforming art?’
Moderated by Prof. Amila Akagić, ETF UNSA, 12 speakers from international universities and research centres discussed the topic. AI is everywhere, but do we truly understand its impact on our society and the future we are shaping? In this panel, we focus specifically on art, as it remains one of the most sincere mirrors of social change. Art reveals not only what technology enables, but also what it means to us as human beings. The aim of this panel is to open up a space for open and thoughtful exchange, bringing together the perspectives of academics, ethics experts and artists.
The discussion was based on three key dimensions: technology, ethical responsibility and the future of human expression. Through the voices of the twelve speakers, it was highlighted how artificial intelligence is already shaping our reality and influencing artistic practice, while challenging prevailing assumptions about its role, its limitations and the choices we face as a society moving towards the future.
Artificial intelligence has established itself as a transformative force in almost every area of modern life, reshaping economic structures.
Artificial intelligence has established itself as a transformative force in almost every area of modern life, reshaping economic structures, social interactions and ethical frameworks. It is often said that “artificial intelligence is just a tool: it all depends on how you use it”. But is this really the case? Can artificial intelligence replace charcoal, a paintbrush, a camera, a printing press, a musical instrument or a synthesiser, tools that have historically made art possible at any given time?
Millions of people around the world have now experienced AI. Some have been impressed by its speed and apparent creativity, others have been disappointed or disturbed by its limitations, and still others refuse to engage with it at all. These reactions reveal that our relationship with AI is not purely technical: it is emotional, cultural and deeply human. AI does not enter a neutral space; it enters established traditions, values and ideas about authorship, competence and expression.
‘Rather than offering definitive answers, the panel invited reflection,’ said Michele Capasso. ‘What changes when creation becomes mediated by algorithms? Where does human intention begin and end? And how can we preserve space for ambiguity, vulnerability and meaning in a future increasingly shaped by intelligent systems?’ he concluded.