S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence seeks to critically explore the role of AI within African contexts by fostering Afro-European dialogue and supporting artistic and research practices that challenge dominant technological narratives. As part of the project, CHRONIQUES is curating a series of 10 online Expert Talks bringing together researchers, technologists, and cultural practitioners from Africa and Europe. Rooted in live exchange and collective reflection, these conversations are designed as open spaces to question how artificial intelligence intersects with culture, memory, creativity and society. Through these sessions, we aim to share critical and contextual perspectives on emerging technologies, and build long-term bridges across disciplines, geographies, and knowledge systems.
Upcoming Talks
Chapter II · The Invisible Layers — Data, Memory, and Counter-Mapping
Ethel Tawe, Antidisciplinary artist and creative researcher
Islam Shabana, Interdisciplinary artist and digital media designer
As the programme is evolving, this page will be updated regularly.
It will serve as the reference point, so make sure you come back often to keep up to date!
Past Talks
Chapter I · The Groundwork — Decolonizing Knowledge and Research Practices
January 14th
#1 · Reclaiming Representation: Situated Voices in Art and Research
In what ways can artistic and research practices reimagine local representation, in both African and European context? What is the role of AI in creating spaces of memory, imagination, and resistance?
Mutanu Kyany’a,
Head of Programmes and Outreach
African Digital Heritage
Paulo Luís Almeida,
Chair of
Cost Action Artistic Intelligence
January 28th
#2 · Located Research: The City as a Site of Memory and Justice
How can we build inclusive, de-centered research methodologies? African cities as laboratories for innovation, memory, and spatial justice.
Dr Huda Tayob, Architectural historian Senior Tutor at the Royal College of Art
Chapter II · The Invisible Layers — Data, Memory, and Counter-Mapping
February 12th
#3 · AI in Context: Development, Sovereignty, and the African Digital Ecosystem
How can artificial intelligence serve African societies without reproducing extractive models?
Tatenda Tavingeyi, Project Coordinator of an AI Of Our Own
Koketso Masuluke, Founder of Duende Meraki Cartel
Paulin Melatagia, Associate Professor at the University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
