Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:15 pm UTC+00:00

Cinema 1, Watershed | Bristol

Economics Observatory
Publisher/HostEconomics Observatory
Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
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Part of the Festival of Economics 2025
About this Event

As generative AI technologies continue to evolve, the role of artists and creative professionals is under scrutiny. This session brings together a panel of academic experts and practitioners from the creative industries to explore the implications of AI on artistic expression and creation. Our expert panel will discuss whether the rise of AI-generated art diminishes the value of human creativity or if it catalyses new forms of artistic collaboration. The session will consider how creative industries can adapt and thrive in an era increasingly defined by technology.


Panel: Margaret Heffernan (University of Bath, chair), Katy Shaw (AHRC Creative Communities, Northumbria University), Ruth Towse (Centre for Intellectual Property Policy and Management, Bournemouth University), Reema Selhi (Design and Artists Copyright Society)


Photo: Millann for iStock



Booking Information

Please note we only refund tickets if the event is cancelled. Events start punctually and, out of consideration to other audience members and speakers, our policy is not to admit or issue refunds to latecomers.



Arrival

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event.



Venue accessibility
  • Watershed’s main entrance and Box Office are both on the ground floor which is accessible via a ramped, electronically assisted entrance door.
  • There are two Blue Badge parking spaces to the rear of Watershed on Canons Road.
  • Guide dogs and hearing dogs are very welcome.
  • The first floor of Watershed is accessible via lift from the main entrance and includes level access to all areas, including the cinemas and event spaces.
  • The cinemas and event spaces have induction loops.
  • There is an accessible toilet (with baby changing facilities) near Cinema 1. Follow the signs for the Cinemas and the accessible toilet is just on your left through the double doors before Cinema1.
  • Visit Watershed’s Access page for more information: https://www.watershed.co.uk/visit/access


Disclaimer

The Festival of Economics is intended as a general discussion about economics and is not intended as financial advice or any kind of investment recommendation. Everybody's financial situation is different. You should always do your own research before you make any investment decisions.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cinema 1, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.00 to GBP 11.00

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