Helin Ulas

Helin Ulas is a Lecturer and Research Associate in the Digital Arts Department at Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. Her work explores socio-political changes, ecological perspectives, and digital cultures through networked installations, performances, and AI-driven art. She also guest lectures at NYU's IMA Low-Res program and the NODE Institute, and co-leads the Collective Dreams initiative focusing on community-centered practices. Current affiliations include roles in Kanapé Kollektiv and collaborations with institutions like ZKM.

Research emphasizes speculative machines, collective imagination, and the interplay between technology and human expression. Key projects like ToM (2024) reimagine mythological narratives through AI and interactive installations. Her work frequently addresses ethical dimensions of AI, ecological futures, and human-machine symbiosis. Recent exhibitions include installations at ZKM, Basel Naouri, and the School of Machines.

Teaching and mentorship focus on fostering experimental practices in digital art, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Ongoing projects investigate generative design, performative spaces, and the socio-cultural impacts of emerging technologies. Professional networks span academia, independent collectives, and institutional partnerships in Europe and North America.