Dries Depoorter: Art, Privacy, and the Future of Surveillance

Jaywalking Frames by Dries Depoorter, displayed on the first floor of A Public Affair, is a piece that uses open cameras and AI to capture red-light violators worldwide, raising important questions about surveillance, privacy, and the intersection of technology and public life. In his upcoming talk, Dries Depoorter delves into the world of his art, blending the boundaries between technology and creativity. Attendees will be taken on a journey through Depoorter’s recent and upcoming projects, offering insights into the conceptual and technical processes behind his thought-provoking works.

With a background in electronics, Dries has developed innovative apps, interactive installations, websites, and games that challenge our understanding of the digital world. His work has gained international recognition, with exhibitions at Ars Electronica, Art Basel, and the Barbican, as well as presentations at TEDx, MoMA, and SXSW, sparking global conversations about technology’s impact on society.