Exploring Creative Intelligence with London’s Southbank Centre
London’s Southbank Centre hosts a weekend examining the intersection of art, AI and digital tools, marking its 75th anniversary with interactive experiments and artist collaborations curated by PACT and supported by Google Arts & Culture.
The Southbank Centre in London is hosting the inaugural Creative Intelligence weekend from Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026, a three-day event exploring how computational tools and AI are transforming artistic creation and public engagement with art. Organised by PACT, Planetary Art Culture Technology, the programme examines the role of digital innovation in reshaping cultural institutions and artistic practice. The event coincides with the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary, highlighting its commitment to integrating technology while preserving human creative agency.
Google Arts & Culture is collaborating with the Southbank Centre to present four interactive experiments in the Royal Festival Hall’s Clore Ballroom and Exploration Bazaar, designed to demonstrate how AI can enhance public interaction with art. These experiments are part of a broader partnership that includes past projects such as the digitisation of Art by Post and the celebration of the Hayward Gallery’s 50th anniversary. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with AI-driven installations during the weekend.
The weekend features leading artists whose work bridges art and code, several of whom have long-standing collaborations with Google Arts & Culture. The programme aims to foster dialogue between technologists, artists and the public, questioning how institutions can adapt to technological change while maintaining their cultural mission. The Southbank Centre’s public foyers will serve as a space for these discussions and demonstrations.
For those unable to attend in person, the interactive experiments will be available online via Google Arts & Culture, extending the reach of the event beyond the physical venue. The collaboration reflects a broader trend of cultural institutions leveraging digital tools to expand access and engagement with the arts.