Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm is an award-winning Danish artist who has been pioneering the use of artificial intelligence—including large language models (LLMs) and GPT—since 2016. Her work invites reflection on the evolving relationship between humanity and technology, raising profound questions about identity, existence, and our place in the cosmos.

Through thought-provoking works and interactive installations, Cecilie explores how technological advancements such as AI and space exploration are reshaping what it means to be human. Her interdisciplinary practice combines discourse theory, existential philosophy, cognitive science, software engineering, and astrophysics to challenge assumptions and provoke deeper contemplation in the technological age.

With a consistently human-centered approach, Cecilie interrogates the emotional, ethical, and existential dimensions of technological advancement. Her work addresses data bias, power structures within technological systems, and the seductive allure of humanized AI—touching on themes like anthropomorphism, caregiving, and the evolving dynamics of human–machine relationships. Drawing on fields such as astrophysics and biotechnology, she investigates phenomena like black holes, stardust, and stem cell research to expand our understanding of human identity. In doing so, she urges us to confront the intricate, often invisible forces that are redefining the future of humanity.

Cecilie’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), Ars Electronica, The Kennedy Center, Wellcome Collection, and Copenhagen Contemporary. Notably, she created the first AI and blockchain artwork launched into space aboard NASA’s section of the International Space Station.

Her contributions to digital art have been recognized by media such as Forbes and The New York Times. She has received numerous international awards, including the Lumen Prize for Digital Art (2017, 2021), an Honorary Mention from Prix Ars Electronica (2023), and the TECHNE Award from the British Arts and Humanities Research Council. She studied Fine Art at the University of the Arts London and the Royal College of Art.

Cecilie’s art-tech studio, Artificial Mind, is based in Copenhagen. Operating at the intersection of contemporary art and emerging technologies, the studio integrates AI, machine learning, LLMs, and 3D modeling with philosophical inquiry to create immersive artworks and AI-driven experiences.