Štěpán Kleník

co-founder of Brainz Studios

Štěpán Kleník studied aesthetics at Charles University in Prague and new media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. As a PhD candidate at the Academy of Fine Arts, he explores technological democratisation within cultural institutions and the impact of emerging technologies – such as artificial intelligence – on visitor experiences. Central to his research is the exploration of how technology fosters inclusivity and the democratic presentation of art while mediating critical knowledge. He is a co-founder of Brainz Studios, a group of new-media creative studios based in Prague.