Dr. Ahran Koo is a leading scholar in the intersection of artificial intelligence, art, and education, with two authored books and numerous publications advancing critical conversations on technology’s role in creative and cultural learning. Her research explores the evolving influence of AI—both positive and negative—in art education and contemporary practice.
Recent works include Exploring Privacy, Data Painting, and Hidden Biases: Lessons from Contemporary Artists for AI Use in Art Education (Art Education, 2025), Trends in the Use of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Culture & Arts Education in the USA (International Arts and Culture Education , 2023), AI or not AI: The Perspectives of Artificial Intelligence from Contemporary Artists and its Implications in Art Education (Korean Society for Education Through Art International Conference Proceedings, 2023), Paradigm Shift: Artificial Intelligence, Contemporary Art, and Implications for Gifted Arts Education (Journal of Gifted Education in Arts, 2022), and Development of Artificial Intelligence and Changes in Arts and Culture Education, (International Arts and Culture Education, 2022).