site.btaMission Gallery to Feature Mundus Novus Exhibition by Rikardo Druskic

The State Institute for Culture at the Foreign Ministry  and the Mission Gallery will host an exhibition titled “Mundus Novus: The New World” by renowned artist Rikardo Druskic from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition will be open between April 4 and April 26, said the  State Institute for Culture .

Mundus Novus: The New World is an artistic odyssey that delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence, said the organizers of the event in their press release. Druskic reimagines iconic paintings, substituting human figures with robots, to ignite dialogues about the complexities and risks associated with AI. This series serves as a poignant reminder for society to contemplate the profound implications of technological advancements on our collective future and the essence of human existence.

Born in 1990 in Zagreb, Rikardo Druskic discovered his passion for art during his formative years as an artist and has since become a prominent figure in the international art scene, the press release notes. His diverse portfolio encompasses various mediums, including painting, street art, drawing, and digital art. With exhibitions spanning across cities like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dubai, and Vienna, Rikardo's work has captivated audiences worldwide.

Mundus Novus: The New World invites viewers on a speculative journey into a future where humans and intelligent machines coexist. By reimagining pivotal artworks with robots as protagonists, Druskic  challenges the audience to reconsider our understanding of sentience, culture, and identity in an increasingly technologically driven world. The exhibition serves as a philosophical inquiry into the profound questions posed by the integration of AI into human society, the press release points out.