The Intersection of Technology & Desire | Arvida Byström

In this talk, artist Arvida Byström interrogates technology's conflicted relationship with sex and the body. She discusses her recent works, including “Virgin Birth” 2024, “In the Clouds” 2024 and “Biblically Accurate Angel” 2024. She also speaks about her performance at Vienna Digital Cultures 2025 'A Cybernetic Doll's House' which is available to watch on the Autotelic Foundation YouTube channel.

Content warning: This video contains artificially generated imagery of nudity and discussion of sex and sexual violence (including references to rape). Viewer discretion is advised. The material is presented in an artistic and educational context as part of an artist talk.