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Ahmad AlAttar’s Human in the Loop asks whether we can control an unseen algorithm or it learns how to guide us. Ryan Lim for The National

Artist creates installation for visitors to play hide-and-seek with technology

Human in the Loop by Ahmad AlAttar uses sound, touch and repetition to question who is really in control

Rizq Art Initiative explores the many ways artists call the UAE home

New Abu Dhabi gallery begins with a virtual exhibition and a vision for growth

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