The Music Center’s Black Bar Social: Artificial Intelligence & The Rasquache Realm
Provocateur: Alex Rivera
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, we invite you to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Rasquachismo—a concept rooted in Chicano culture that celebrates ingenuity and resourcefulness. Rasquachismo transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, repurposing what’s available into something remarkable.
Join us for an immersive evening featuring thought-provoking new films, never-before-seen prints, and cutting-edge holograms designed to spark conversations about the possibilities and perils of AI. The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion will be transformed into a sci-fi cumbia cantina, with live soundscapes by DJ Ganas setting the tone for participatory discussions that push the boundaries of technological thought.
Curated by Alex Rivera, a filmmaker with over 25 years of experience exploring the intersection of technology and labor, this Black Bar Social offers an engaging evening of discovery, discussion, and cultural reflection as we navigate the profound ways technology is reshaping society.
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About the Provocateur
Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera is a filmmaker and 2021 MacArthur Fellow whose work explores themes of globalization, migration and technology. His first feature film, Sleep Dealer, won multiple awards at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival. Rivera’s second feature, a documentary/scripted hybrid, The Infiltrators, won the NEXT: Audience Award and the Innovator Award at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Rivera’s work has been supported by the Ford Foundation, the Rauschenberg Foundation, the Open Society Institute, Creative Capital, and many others. He studied at Hampshire College, was the Rothschild Lecturer at Harvard University and is currently an associate professor of Filmmaking Practice in ASU’s Sidney Poitier New American Film School, based in Los Angeles.
TMC Arts
When we speak of our vision to deepen the cultural lives of all Angelenos, we turn to the work of TMC Arts. This team champions the diverse voices and communities of Los Angeles, fostering connection, creativity and enrichment. TMC Arts programs connect people, offering us the chance to get creative and to learn as we discover something new or enjoy something familiar. Many programs are free and low-cost; they take place outdoors on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center and in Grand Park, inside The Music Center's theatres and in schools and neighborhoods all across L.A. County.