Observatoire NÔ SEX - Exposition Sophie Calle au Musée des Beaux-Arts, Marseille

NÔ SEX is a work in progress by David LLARI. NÔ SEX addresses the issue of emotional connections that humans can establish with robotic dolls equipped with artificial intelligence.

Machines have always had the function of substituting for humans in handling the challenging tasks of daily life. But today, they can also alleviate human emotional deficiencies. They provide immediate satisfaction of an unobstructed, unnegotiated, reflexive relationship, much like the mirror of Snow White’s witch. Solitude is filled by the presence of this other self, taking on the appearance of another.

Unbeknownst to them, lulled by the illusion of freedom in virtual worlds, humans are increasingly locking themselves into a suicidal solitude for society. Indeed, the renewal of our species can only be conceived through encountering others, risking differences.

The writing of NÔ SEX is based on collaboration with researchers in sociology and new technologies.