Takashi Murakami uses AI to help recreate ancient Japanese paintings in latest show

5 days, 23 hours ago

Artist Charlie Engman’s unsettling AI images of the human body

CNN

CNN — Too many fingers or too many teeth — as generative AI imagery exploded across the internet last year, these bodily mishaps became both a punchline and a tell-tale sign that these photographs weren’t real. And so it deconstructs physical gestures and human bodies… in just this really raw and sort of a guttural way.” Engman toys with human …

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1 week, 3 days ago

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China Daily

Authentic beauty Beijing Fine Art Academy has in its collection several works that are considered iconic in the depiction of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, such as A Harvest of Delight in which late painter Huang Zhou drew a vivid harvest scene of singing and dancing. In September, resident painters of Beijing Fine Art Academy traveled to Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, for …

Chinese Beijing China Daily Fine Art

1 month ago

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China Daily

Dramatic era After seeing the photographic images his German contemporary Heinrich Heidersberger created with experimental techniques, French artist Jean Cocteau wrote a letter to him in 1962 in which he said, "Let us admire, even if we don't understand". These words summarize the collective feelings of the audience at Creative Machine, a newly opened exhibition at the Taikang Art Museum …

Art

1 month ago

AI shows true colors of iconic artwork

China Daily

Technology, such as artificial intelligence and deep learning, is reshaping the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage, bringing masterpieces back to their former glory and enabling people to appreciate their beauty beyond time and space. At the UNESCO headquarters in Paris late last month, Fragments of Civilization — Exhibition on the Mural Art of the Yongle Palace displayed one of …

Cultural Heritage

1 month ago

AI shows true colors of iconic artwork

China Daily

Technology, such as artificial intelligence and deep learning, is reshaping the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage, bringing masterpieces back to their former glory and enabling people to appreciate their beauty beyond time and space. At the UNESCO headquarters in Paris late last month, Fragments of Civilization — Exhibition on the Mural Art of the Yongle Palace displayed one of …

Cultural Heritage

1 month ago

AI shows true colors of iconic artwork

China Daily

Part of the original mural that depicts the Jade Emperor. This requires that we provide as much accurate data as possible to lead us closer to the original, true colors," Xu says. For traditional mural conservators, AI has shortened the long and dedicated duplicating period from months to hours. Last month, an exhibition to showcase the latest digital restoration results …

Ai

1 month, 1 week ago

First painting by humanoid robot sold at an auction for over $1 million

India Today

Imagine walking into an art gallery and spotting a striking portrait of Alan Turing, the brilliant codebreaker and father of modern computing. Then you find out the artist isn’t human—it’s a robot named Ai-Da, who just sold this painting for a whopping $1 million! Named after Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, Ai-Da is the world’s first humanoid AI artist. …

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Robot-made painting fetches crores at auction, marking a new era in AI art

India TV News

AI is achieving remarkable feats these days, and a humanoid robot named Ai-Da in New York has done something that will surely amaze you. Auctioned for Rs 11 crores Recently, Ai-Da's painting was auctioned off for approximately Rs 11.13 crores, organised by an organisation called Sotheby’s. Ai-Da is a humanoid robot named after Ada Lovelace, a pioneering figure in computing …

Art Painting Ai Robot

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Humanoid robot’s artwork sold at auction: ‘Ethereal and haunting’ AI painting fetches a whopping $1 million

Hindustan Times

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday. God" by "Ai-Da", the world's first ultra-realistic robot artist, went for $1,084,800, smashing pre-sale expectations of $180,000 at auction house Sotheby's Digital Art Sale. "Today's record-breaking sale price for the first artwork by …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 million

Raw Story

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday. God" by "Ai-Da", the world's first ultra-realistic robot artist, went for $1,084,800, smashing pre-sale expectations of $180,000 at auction house Sotheby's Digital Art Sale. "Today's record-breaking sale price for the first artwork by …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AI robot’s portrait of Alan Turing that ‘challenges what it is to be human’ sets record, selling for $1.08 million

CNN

CNN — An AI robot’s painting of British computer scientist and codebreaker Alan Turing has sold for $1.08 million, becoming the most valuable artwork by a humanoid robot ever to change hands at auction and raising new questions about the role of artificial intelligence in art. Sotheby’s The painting, titled “AI God: Portrait of Alan Turing,” was created by Ai-Da, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Musawwari': Contemporary artists usher miniature painting into the modern era

Live Mint

At Ojas Art, New Delhi, Lesson by Moonlight by Bristol-based artist Jethro Buck catches the eye. The title of the show draws from the Persian term, musawwari, referring to the traditional style of miniature painting in South Asia. The word appears frequently in Persian texts and refers to traditional painting styles across Central and South Asia, especially associated with intricate …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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China Daily

Sculpt the time The year 1958 saw the unveiling of the Monument to People's Heroes in Beijing. The carving of the reliefs, the bottom of which depicted critical moments in the progress of the Chinese revolution over a century, was the work of prominent sculptors, several of whom also taught at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and helped usher …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Magic of Animation: How a Chinese Game's Ending Captivates the World

China Daily

The animated finale of Black Myth: Wukong, Unfinished, showcases the unique animation style of the classic Chinese lianhuanhua (palm-sized comic books). The director, Yang Tingmu, meticulously blends traditional Chinese techniques with modern animation, resulting in a visually captivating and emotionally resonant conclusion.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Magic of Chinese Animation: How a Game's Ending Captivated the World

China Daily

The animated finale of Black Myth: Wukong, Unfinished, showcases the unique blend of Chinese culture and animation. The director Yang Tingmu, inspired by traditional Chinese art forms like lianhuanhua and mural paintings, creates a visually striking and emotionally resonant ending that resonates with audiences worldwide.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Magic of Lianhuanhua: How a Chinese Animation Masterpiece Captivated the World

China Daily

Unfinished, the animated finale of Black Myth: Wukong, is a testament to the power of collaboration and cultural identity. The unique animation style, blending traditional Chinese elements with modern techniques, resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. The director's meticulous attention to detail and the collaborative effort of the team behind the project have resulted in a visually stunning and emotionally resonant …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Horse: A Journey Through the Artist's Soul

New Indian Express

Muzaffar Ali's latest exhibition, Farasnama—The Legend of the Horse, showcases the versatility of an artist who has carved a niche for himself in various fields. The paintings and sculptures, primarily featuring horses, are a testament to his passion for the majestic creature. The bronzes, with their dynamic lighting and shadow effects, are a highlight of the exhibition, capturing the beauty …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rediscovering African Art: A Journey Through History and Culture

China Daily

An exhibition titled 'African Art: A New Rediscovery' is showcasing over 200 works of art from 18th and 19th century Africa. The exhibition explores the influence of traditional African arts and crafts on the development of modern art, with a focus on the aesthetics and interpretations of objects of daily life by renowned artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

Culture History Global Art Beijing

1 month, 4 weeks ago

A Portrait of AI: The First Robot Painting to Go to Auction

CNN

Sotheby's will sell its first work credited to a humanoid robot using artificial intelligence (AI) later this month. The painting, titled 'A.I. God. Portrait of Alan Turing (2024)', depicts Alan Turing, the English mathematician and Second World War cryptanalyst who is remembered as a pioneer in AI and computer science. The painting is estimated to sell for between $120,000 and …

Technology Art Society AI

2 months ago

Art as a Mirror of Discomfort and Disappearance: Shibu Chand's Exhibition Explores the Scars of a Pandemic

The Hindu

Artist Shibu Chand's exhibition, Text/Context, explores themes of discomfort and disappearances through a series of paintings and scrolls. The exhibition features 14 artworks created by the artist within a span of three years, with recurring themes of discomfort and loss. The paintings depict an incident where bisons leave their natural habitat and the disappearance of mountains and hills, symbolizing the …

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Enchanting Murals Transform Cha Village in Xizang

China Daily

Young artist An Nianchu has left her mark on a Tibetan village with her innovative 3D murals. Her murals have revitalized the rural landscape and injected a fresh allure into local cultural tourism. An's artwork depicts Tibetan figures, scenes of Tibetan life, distinctive landscapes, unique wildlife species, medicinal herbs and more, presented in murals.

Culture Inspiration Community Art Lhasa

2 months ago

Young Artist Creates Enthralling Murals in Xizang, Tibet

China Daily

Young artist An Nianchu has left her mark on a Tibetan village with her innovative 3D murals. Her murals have revitalized the rural landscape and injected a fresh allure into local cultural tourism. An's inspiration comes from the warm embrace of the Tibetan people, whose genuine hospitality and cultural richness fueled her creative spirit.

Environment Culture Community Art Lhasa

2 months, 1 week ago

Themed exhibitions on Buddha trail open in Zhejiang

China Daily

Three themed exhibitions are opened on Tuesday at Mount Xuedou, in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, to trace the spread of Buddhism in the country and the manifestation of its ideas and values in various kinds of art and crafts. There are also photos of temples and monasteries around the world, as well as paintings and works of Chinese calligraphy …

Chinese

2 months, 1 week ago

Robot artist Ai-Da to make history as portrait of Alan Turing goes to auction

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The painting of Alan Turing, regarded as the father of modern computer science, is expected to sell …

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through the Mogao Caves: Exploring the Vision of a Master Painter

China Daily

An exhibition showcasing the works of artist Chang Shuhong, who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Mogao Caves, is currently on display at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in Hangzhou. Visitors can explore the artist's journey through the caves, with his paintings reflecting the beauty and cultural significance of the place.

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through the Master's Eyes: Exploring the Odyssey of Chang Shuhong's Paintings

China Daily

The article introduces the exhibition of a collection of paintings by the renowned oil painter Chang Shuhong. The exhibition, held at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, showcases a significant body of work spanning over two decades. It is a tribute to the artist's enduring creativity and the enduring influence of his parents and mentors on his artistic journey.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era

China Daily

Golden Land, by Shen Xiaoming. CHINA DAILY Liu Wanming, an ink artist who heads the China National Academy of Painting, says he is surprised that "many painters insist on exploring creation in large format, a challenging undertaking to blend techniques and content well". An example at the exhibition is Through Thick and Thin, 2.4 meters in height and 2 meters …

2 months, 1 week ago

Paintings explore odyssey of vision

China Daily

A copy of a Northern Wei Dynasty mural at Cave 428 in the Mogao Caves by Chang Shuhong. Pan Yunhe, academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and former principal of Zhejiang University, who joined the initial digitalization exploration of the Mogao Caves, recalls his first meeting with Chang Shuhong in 1982. At that time, Chang Shuhong was among the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era

China Daily

The exhibition includes works as Beautiful Xinjiang, by Li Dan, Liu Zihan, Liu Rui and Liu Lijuan. CHINA DAILY His fine brushwork reflecting the emotions of the migrant generation reached the hearts of the juries of the 14th National Exhibition of Fine Arts, organized by the China Artists Association, who awarded the piece a gold prize. Held every five years …

Art China National Fine Arts

2 months, 1 week ago

Paintings explore odyssey of vision

China Daily

A painting depicting fish, in 1933 in Paris, highlight Chang Shuhong's transformation in artistic style. FANG AIQING/CHINA DAILY In 1951, staff members of the academy co-authored an article introducing their facsimile project, which said that over the past four decades, many of the murals presented in Pelliot's photo catalog had been destroyed or faded. According to Chang Jiahuang, since the …

His Father

2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through the Eyes of a Lensman: Exploring the Intricate World of Nakashi Art

Deccan Chronicle

A renowned photographer and artist, Laxman Aelay, captures the vibrant world of Nakashi art through his lens. His project documents and preserves traditional mural paintings and wooden toys, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and rich heritage of the art form. The murals, featuring mythological figures and everyday objects, depict the cultural and spiritual significance of Nakashi art, which has been passed …

Culture History Nature Art Hyderabad

3 months ago

Striking imagery in artworks of Mohan Sawant and Amitava

The Hindu

The artworks of artists from two different generations, Amitava and Mohan Samant, on display at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in Saket, spin a similar narrative that stirs the human conscience. If We Knew The Point by Amitava, and Magic in The Square by Mohan Samant engage the audience with their respective pictorial constructivism that hints at the mysterious …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Modern art goes from digits to digital

China Daily

Semi-Manual Era at the Gravity Art Museum, is an exhibition of the new aesthetics artists are exploring in the digital age. Others have dropped manual work altogether, and partner only with robots and digital technology. Semi-Manual Era, an ongoing exhibition at the Gravity Art Museum, addresses the phenomenon of artists experimenting with new methods and ways of thinking to change …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Modern art goes from digits to digital

China Daily

Semi-Manual Era at the Gravity Art Museum, is an exhibition of the new aesthetics artists are exploring in the digital age. Others have dropped manual work altogether, and partner only with robots and digital technology. Semi-Manual Era, an ongoing exhibition at the Gravity Art Museum, addresses the phenomenon of artists experimenting with new methods and ways of thinking to change …

Art

3 months, 1 week ago

Modern art goes from digits to digital

China Daily

Semi-Manual Era at the Gravity Art Museum, is an exhibition of the new aesthetics artists are exploring in the digital age. Others have dropped manual work altogether, and partner only with robots and digital technology. Semi-Manual Era, an ongoing exhibition at the Gravity Art Museum, addresses the phenomenon of artists experimenting with new methods and ways of thinking to change …

Art

3 months, 1 week ago

Modern art goes from digits to digital

China Daily

Semi-Manual Era at the Gravity Art Museum, is an exhibition of the new aesthetics artists are exploring in the digital age. Others have dropped manual work altogether, and partner only with robots and digital technology. Semi-Manual Era, an ongoing exhibition at the Gravity Art Museum, addresses the phenomenon of artists experimenting with new methods and ways of thinking to change …

Art Modern Technology

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Art show in Kozhikode highlights power of Artificial Intelligence

The Hindu

Unveiling the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence and the distinctive features of advanced AI tools, Art of AI, an online collective of social media content creators and professionals, hosted an exclusive AI art digital show and demonstration in partnership with the District Institute of Education and Training at the Town Hall in Kozhikode on September 5. D. Damodar Prasad, Director of …

Art Ai Kozhikode Highlights

3 months, 3 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | Gulammohammed Sheikh reveals how the digital medium tends to kill the imagination

The Hindu

Published : Sep 02, 2024 16:51 IST - 8 MINS READ This show of your graphic prints from the late 1950s to the present is marked by remarkable shifts in technique. But art often doesn’t need so many colours or brushes at all.”” The coming of digital technology has affected the physical process of art-making. I have worked with digital …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Digital art expo in Kozhikode to promote AI literacy

The Hindu

‘Art of AI’, an online collective of social media content creators and professionals specialised in generating creative content exploring Artificial Intelligence tools, will organise a State-level digital AI art expo and workshop at the Town Hall in Kozhikode on September 5. Nearly 1,000 creative art works, including videos and photos generated by artists with the support of advanced AI tools, …

Art Digital Ai Kozhikode

4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese artist showcases traditional paintings in New York

China Daily

Liu Jingtao, a Chinese artist from Central China's Hubei province, introduces one of his works at an exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Aug 15, 2024. Chinese artist Liu Jingtao on Thursday kicked off his solo exhibition of 17 artworks on Chinese landscapes, Tibetan buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings in New York City. Liu, an artist …

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4 months, 1 week ago

What's on

China Daily

Spirit of creativity The Spirit of Zhong, an exhibition now on in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, gathers workmanship and design by dozens of artists, designers and inheritors of traditional handicrafts. The CAFA art museum is now showing a selection from this assembly of works, including oil works, Chinese ink paintings, prints and sculptures, to offer a glimpse of the evolution of …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese artist showcases traditional paintings in New York

China Daily

Liu Jingtao, a Chinese artist from Central China's Hubei province, introduces one of his works at an exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Aug 15, 2024. Chinese artist Liu Jingtao on Thursday kicked off his solo exhibition of 17 artworks on Chinese landscapes, Tibetan buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings in New York City. Liu, an artist …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Yoshitomo Nara and the dark side of Japanese 'cuteness'

BBC

Yoshitomo Nara and the dark side of Japanese 'cuteness' Courtesy of Sally and Ralph Tawil/ Yoshitomo Nara Foundation How Japan's "most famous" artist, and others, are subverting the country's cute "kawaii" aesthetic to question the world we live in. Courtesy of the Rubell Museum/ Yoshitomo Nara Foundation Sleepless Night – Yoshitomo Nara's figures deviate from conventional ideals of childlike 'cuteness' …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Artist portrays a changing vista

China Daily

Cao Fei's ongoing project Dash makes its debut at the Shanghai exhibition, presenting a novel farming scene in which drones hover in the sky and robots swarm on the ground. Major transformations The exhibition presents about 30 groups of works spanning nearly three decades, including many signature and long-term projects of Cao. At a forum at the opening of the …

China Cao

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Artist portrays a changing vista

China Daily

Many exhibits are displayed in an interactive and engaging approach, which are particularly appealing to young visitors. However, Cao saw it as the sketches and watercolor manuscripts presented in any artist's retrospective, where people can see the process of creation from scratch. Cao's works also show the process of derivative iteration from old to new media, just like the "evolution …

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