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Stories from the Human After All Prize
Reflections, updates and conversations from Egbert, DDAMA and invited voices.
The Art of Being Human
What remains of the human being when thinking machines outthink us? Writer Hans Hoornstra on progress, Descartes and AlphaZero — and why it is the arts that must guide us through the age of AI.
By Hans Hoornstra · 15 August 2026
Blog by Christine van Stralen, MA Director/Curator, DDAMA
Why would the Dutch Digital Art Museum (DDAMA) support an international art prize about humanity in the age of AI? In this guest article, DDAMA board member Christine van Stralen explains why the Human After All Prize resonates with the museum's mission and why the conversation about creativity, technology, and what makes us human has never been more relevant.
By Drs. Cristine van Stralen · 22 July 2026
The New Surrealism: Why Virtual Reality is Fully Real
Is virtual reality less "real" than the physical world? Inspired by the surrealism of René Magritte and the contemporary philosophy of Markus Gabriel, The New Surrealism challenges ArtPrize creators to push the boundaries of perception. Discover how VR and digital art aren’t an escape from reality, but a window into a new, equally real layer of our existence.
By Egbert van de Coevering · 21 July 2026
Where is the symbolism in AI art?
AI art can sometimes be overwhelming. A tsunami of colours and images. Question is where is the symbolism in these works?
By Egbert van de Coevering · 20 July 2026
Human After All: Why We Are Launching the ArtPrize
While AI transforms customer service, we believe human empathy and creativity remain irreplaceable. Discover why we are launching a global ArtPrize competition to celebrate the ultimate symbiosis between human and machine.
By Egbert van de Coevering · 25 June 2026