Major museums are increasingly incorporating "lazy design-artworks" into their programming, favoring installations that rely on mirrors, lighting, and artificial intelligence to create immediate spectacle. These works prioritize sensory "wow" factors over traditional depth, a trend critics suggest is influenced by the preferences of the tech elite. By embracing these fairground-like effects, institutions face accusations of compromising their cultural integrity for the sake of easy engagement.

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