This presentation presents the layout of and research behind the dance performance Precious Camouflage, which explores the interplay between human movement and artificial intelligence (AI) within a museal space. The work stages four AI systems that interact live with a contemporary dance ensemble and the audience, critically examining themes of agency, surveillance, interpretation, and body politics. By intertwining choreographic principles with real-time AI responses, the performance challenges traditional notions of authorship and reflects on the societal and ethical implications of digital technologies. In addition to presenting the communicative setup, the work is accompanied by extensive research on ethical questions, with a focus on the representation of bodies in datasets.
This presentation reflects on the artistic research methodologies applied in Precious Camouflage, highlighting their relevance for both performative arts and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) contexts. Background materials and the recorded performance are available at http://www.precious.dance.