KI researchers comment on art when The Cell explores the theme of relationships
How are empathy, norms and interaction formed in the meeting between people? On 22 January, You, the second part of the exhibition series Me You We – Exploring Human Behaviour, opens at The Cell – a collaboration between the National Museum of Science and Technology and KI. After the open opening on 22 January, a number of events will be offered during the spring. Among these, leading KI researchers will talk about the latest research in relation to art.
The exhibition series Me You We – Exploring Human Behaviour at The Cell in Hagastaden explores interpersonal behaviour through art in dialogue with current research from Karolinska Institutet.
The Cell is run by the National Museum of Science and Technology with Karolinska Institutet as a knowledge partner. It is a place to experience, understand and discuss life science through challenging and interesting experiences that engage the viewers.
In You, the second part of The Cell's exhibition series on human behaviour, the focus shifts from the individual to the relationship and examines how behaviours are shaped in the encounter with others, in a time characterised by stress and rapid technological change. Leading KI researchers will discuss their research in relation to art and the theme of the exhibition.
Artist talks and the biology of the brain
Through research comments and public conversations, the artworks are linked to knowledge about empathy, social perception, norms and the biology of the brain.
You brings together works by Gabriel Fontana, Elisabeth Ohlson and Lars Brunström – artists who in various ways place the visitor in the middle of the relationship, both as a viewer and as a participant. They will also talk about their work during Artist talks.
During Brain Awareness Week in March, the focus on the brain and interpersonal behavior will be further deepened, and during Stockholm Art Week and Culture Night on April 18, The Cell will take its place as a stage for contemporary art and scientific perspectives.
The concluding part We, which opens later in 2026, will examine collective behavior and the shared future.