Artificial intelligence can reproduce appearances with extraordinary precision. But can it reproduce the history of making? Through the work of Denise Buisman Pilger, The Human Hand explores why material, uncertainty and physical process may become increasingly important to the value of art.
From the bark of the paper mulberry tree to contemporary abstract art, Kozo tells a story of patience, transformation and material intelligence. Through the work of Denise Buisman Pilger, this centuries-old Japanese fibre reveals a different philosophy of creativity in the age of artificial intelligence.
For more than thirteen centuries, Washi has embodied patience, craftsmanship and material intelligence. Through the work of Denise Buisman Pilger, this remarkable Japanese paper reveals why creativity begins not with a blank surface, but with a material that already carries its own story.
Artificial intelligence is pushing computing beyond the practical limits of electricity alone. As communication becomes the defining challenge of modern compute, integrated photonics may reshape the architecture of computing itself—using light to move information faster, more efficiently and with less energy.
Private foundations have shaped American society for more than a century. This series explores how philanthropy evolved from individual generosity into an enduring institutional force influencing education, science, healthcare, culture and democratic life across the United States.
Private philanthropy has become a defining feature of American society. This series explores how foundations evolved into enduring institutions that shape education, healthcare, science, culture and democracy—and what that reveals about the relationship between private wealth and the public good.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, but it is also renewing appreciation for craftsmanship, materials and the human touch. The Human Hand explores why artists, makers and traditional skills continue to shape culture in an increasingly digital world.
Warren Buffett’s decision to redirect billions away from the Gates Foundation is about more than philanthropy. It raises a broader ethical question: can institutions built on extraordinary private wealth sustain public trust independently of the individuals who created them?
As hyperscale cloud infrastructure becomes part of the foundation of modern government, digital sovereignty is evolving into a global strategic challenge. Meridian Exchange 2026 explores how governance, resilience and trusted digital ecosystems may shape the next era of national infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence is transforming datacentres from collections of processors into vast communication systems. As copper approaches its practical limits, integrated photonics may become the next infrastructure layer enabling the continued scaling of AI.
