by Umberto Eco
First published 2120
In a future where technology and tradition collide, renowned artist Emilia Vidal embarks on a journey to uncover the timeless essence of beauty. Navigating a world transformed by advanced AI, she must confront her own doubts and the shifting perceptions of her craft. As Emilia delves into the archives of art history and the nature of aesthetic experience, she uncovers a mystery that challenges the very foundations of her work. Juxtaposing the digital and the analog, "On Beauty" explores the enduring power of human expression in the face of an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, art, contemporary, 21st-century, artificial-intelligence
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, man-vs-technology
Period: Future
438 pages · Hardcover · Secker & Warburg