New AI museum opens in LA, reimagining future of art

LOS ANGELES, June 21 — Stepping into DATALAND, a new AI art museum in downtown Los Angeles, visitors are immersed in a world of shifting light, sound and data, where the boundary between observer and artwork begins to blur.

Described as the world’s first museum of AI arts and digital ecosystem, the museum opened to the public on Saturday, offering an immersive experience that blends machine intelligence, data and artistic expression.

Located in downtown LA’s cultural district, DATALAND spans about 2,300 square meters and features five galleries. It was founded by media artists Refik Anadol and cultural researcher Efsun Erkilic.

Inside, visitors are more than observers — they become participants in the artwork. Upon entry, they are given wearable sensors and guided into an environment where visual, auditory and sensory elements shift continuously in response to data streams and human presence.