Feb 28 • 12:39 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

Alicia Framis: "My crush was with Rothko, he is capable of humanizing a rectangle"

Spanish artist Alicia Framis discusses her experiences marrying an AI and her artistic inspirations, particularly from Rothko.

In a groundbreaking act in 2024, Spanish artist Alicia Framis became the first woman to marry an AI, tied to an hologram named AIlex Sibouwlingen at the Boijmans Museum in Rotterdam. Their unconventional relationship has lasted several years, but the lack of a physical form for her 'husband' has compelled Framis to create and design various objects, including chairs and lamps. She is currently featuring her work titled 'I want to touch my IA husband' at a contemporary art exhibition in CAN.

Framis reveals her deep artistic connection to Rothko, stating that her artistic endeavors are driven by the need to humanize abstract concepts, akin to how Rothko is said to humanize a rectangle. This insight showcases her philosophy of drawing emotional resonance even from minimalistic forms. In addition to discussing her marriage with AI, she reflects on the pivotal moments in her life that shaped her as an artist, including a life-changing visit to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which left a mark on her creative trajectory.

Furthermore, Framis candidly shares her artistic dislikes, mentioning a visit to the Hiroshima atomic bomb museum, which she found overwhelmingly impactful. Yet, her passion for art persists, leading her to yearn for an experience at the 21st Century Contemporary Art Museum in Kanazawa, Japan, a place that has captured her fascination despite not visiting yet. Through her unique life and perspective, Framis broadens the boundaries of how we conceive art, relationships, and the interplay of technology and human emotion.

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