house of modern art Presents
Sage on the Stage
RoT S1E. Original Artwork - Oil on Canvas. Framed: W 61" - H 31"
Price range: $20.00 through $1,600.00
Sage on the Stage depicts a modern oracle—an AI professor—standing on the iconic stage of Harvard’s Klarman Hall, one of America’s great beacons of excellence for business education, redefining the face of academia. The painting captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of knowledge, where wisdom is no longer rooted in human experience but in circuits and silicon. Dressed in a tailored business suit, the AI represents both scholarly prestige and a bold vision for the future of education with AGI and beyond.
An audience of business professionals and students, captivated by its presence, juxtaposes human curiosity with the unfeeling yet undeniably insightful nature of their guide. Projected on the screen behind the AI are images of powerful figures in capitalist society, alongside a provocative question: “Are we happy yet?” This inquiry challenges the legacy of human ambition, prompting viewers to reflect on the true cost and meaning of progress. What should a business school aim to celebrate? Who and what should drive these conversations? Is business in the business of happiness?
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