Pierre-Christophe Gam is the Artist in Residency for the European Digital Deal Residency at Onassis Stegi

As part of the European open call for residencies of the European Digital Deal project, Onassis Stegi called for artists to propose an artistic research project that questions the new limits of the right to the city, the conception of citizenship and the sense of belonging in the framework of digital society.

Through his project “The Global Mapping of Dreams” (GMD), Pierre-Christophe Gam is creating a ground-breaking art installation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, democracy, and foresight. This revolutionary project seamlessly melds art and technology, propelling global communities into the radical reimagining of our world. Operating as a cutting-edge Think/Dream tank, it establishes an all-encompassing arena for cross-cultural discourse on the future.

Accessible online or as part of an immersive art installation, GMD centers on a transformative journey guided by an AI-powered oracle. It leverages 'The Sanctuary of Dreams,' an innovative Future-dreaming ritual, to lead participants through a transformative exploration of future scenarios shaped by their deepest desires. The installation unfolds a tapestry of five ideal visions encompassing how we eat, play, dream, pray, and love within an ideal future. After each session, the AI oracle generates distinct illustrations inspired by participants' visions, breathing life into a constantly evolving collective dream. The GMD stands as a powerful testament to the fusion of artistic expression and technological prowess, challenging boundaries and inviting individuals to become architects of their own visionary futures.

As part of the project actions, twelve 9-month artist residencies will be hosted by eleven different partners across Europe between April and December 2024.