In an exciting development for the art world, Los Angeles is set to unveil DATALAND, a museum dedicated to AI art, on June 20, 2026. This innovative space, described as "Where human imagination meets the creative potential of machines," will be situated within the Grand LA complex, a stunning mixed-use project designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
DATALAND is co-founded by Refik Anadol, a trailblazer in digital art, who gained recognition in 2022 for his captivating generative art installation, Underpervised, at the Museum of Modern Art. Alongside him is Efsun Erkılıç, a painter and art producer. Both artists, originally from Turkey, have made Los Angeles their home and established Anadol's studio there in 2014.
"LA is the center of creativity," Anadol expressed in a statement. "It is a city that defines the future of art, music, cinema, architecture, and more, and we can't wait to open DATALAND's flagship location in our adopted home."
The museum will feature five gallery spaces, spanning a total of 25,000 square feet, with an additional 10,000 square feet dedicated to the advanced technologies and hardware necessary for showcasing cutting-edge digital art.
The inaugural exhibition, titled "Machine Dreams: Rainforest," will be a project from the Refik Anadol Studio. This exhibit will employ artificial intelligence, trained on diverse ecological datasets, to create immersive sensory experiences that translate the intelligence of the natural world. Visitors can expect an engaging version of Anadol's famed Infinity Room, where they will not only view art but also hear recordings of the now-extinct Hawaiian bird species and experience AI-generated scents.
While ticketing details have not yet been released on the DATALAND website, interested visitors can sign up for presale information, with membership options starting at $350 per year.
The opening of DATALAND marks a significant milestone in the intersection of technology and art, paving the way for future explorations in digital creativity and immersive experiences.
