The Transformation of China's Contemporary Art Museums Under The Influence of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Abstract

Against the backdrop of digital and intelligent transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the development path of modern art museums in China. Faced with the challenges of collection digitization, diversified audience demands, and innovative curatorial work, this article systematically examines the practical applications of AI in the art museum sector, focusing on how it can reshape curatorial, operational, and service models through data-driven approaches. Research demonstrates that AI can leverage techniques such as image recognition to uncover the inherent connections within collections and activate previously unexhibited artworks; enable personalized guided tours and enhance the visitor experience through behavioral analysis; and broaden curatorial thinking through crossdisciplinary connections. Drawing on case studies from the Nanjing University of the Arts Art Museum and the Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum, this article further explores the practical value of AI in document reconstruction and human-computer collaboration, proposing innovative approaches centered around distinctive smart products, the integration of immersive technologies, and the paradigm of human-computer collaboration. As an auxiliary tool, AI is driving the transformation of art museums into open, interactive platforms for cultural co-creation, providing new impetus for the development of the art ecosystem.