AI Art News Digest - 30 December 2024
AI Art Newsletter - December 30, 2024
Latest News
Launch of AI Art Magazine
A significant milestone in the AI art world has been reached with the launch of AI Art Magazine, a new biannual print publication dedicated to documenting the emergence of AI art as a significant movement in art history. The 176-page magazine aims to explore the collaboration between humans and machines in creative processes, featuring a curated selection of 50 works chosen by judges. Publisher Mike Brauner describes it as documenting a “transformative moment in art history.”
2024 AI Art Controversies
The year 2024 has seen continued debates surrounding AI art’s legitimacy, commercialization, and intellectual property rights in the creative industry. Major discussions centered around auction sales and copyright issues.
Current Competitions & Exhibitions
AI-ARTS COMPETITION (3rd Edition)
- Date: September 13, 2024
- Awards: 1 Winner and 4 Second-place positions
- Feature: Permanent exhibition placement for selected artists
- Portfolio visibility opportunity
SOLO AI AWARD 2024
Global competition focusing on digital and new media art, exploring contemporary creative practices with AI.
ARS ARTIFICIALIS AI ART EXHIBITION
Hosted at Bristol Art Gallery
- Accepting submissions from:
- DIY AI art generators
- Commercial AI tools (Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion)
Industry Updates
Ars Electronica Highlights
Recent notable projects include:
- “Notre-Dame Immersive” - Digital heritage preservation
- “The Wave” - Interactive installation
- “Playing Anton”/”Being Anton” - Interactive experience
- Deep Spaces - Globally distributed immersive environments
Read more about Ars Electronica’s projects
Media Coverage
The launch of AI Art Magazine has received significant coverage across major publications including:
- Forbes
- ArtNews
- The Art Newspaper
The publication represents a growing mainstream recognition of AI-generated artwork and its impact on the contemporary art world.
AI Artists News
Refik Anadol
Major news as Anadol spearheads the establishment of a world-class AI art museum in Los Angeles. As a Turkish artist and professor, he continues to champion AI as a creative medium, viewing it as a “conduit to create beauty” rather than just a technological tool. This development marks a significant milestone in the institutional recognition of AI art.
Sougwen Chung
The former MIT Media Lab researcher has trained a robot using 20 years of their own drawing data, creating a unique collaborative system. Their work is being highlighted in London’s efforts to attract younger art collectors, demonstrating the growing market interest in AI-assisted art.
Stephanie Dinkins
The transmedia artist and Kusama endowed chair at Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences gave a notable talk on AI and art intersections as part of the Provost’s Spotlight Talks series, highlighting the academic recognition of AI art practices.
Mario Klingemann
The pioneering AI artist discusses the evolution of AI art, particularly focusing on autonomous AI systems that can create art independently without human prompts. His insights point to a significant shift in AI art production toward more independent creative entities.
Trevor Paglen
| Paglen’s recent work “CLOUD #557 | Hough Line Transform; Hough Circle Transform” (2023) was exhibited at Altman Siegel gallery in San Francisco, continuing his exploration of computer vision concepts and surveillance technologies. |
Gene Kogan
Kogan’s AI art project “Botto” has generated over $5 million in sales since its 2021 launch. As a “decentralized autonomous artist,” the project demonstrates the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and art creation.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini
Known for her work examining bias in artificial intelligence, Buolamwini’s efforts were highlighted in the 2021 documentary “Coded Bias.” Her work continues to bridge technology, art, and social justice.
Recent LinkedIn Updates
Caterina Moruzzi’s Post
An invitation to vote for a SXSW London 2025 meet-up proposal focused on meaningful discussions about AI technology, its purpose, and effective implementation. The proposal is a collaboration with multiple professionals as part of the BRAID UK program. Voting deadline is December 19th. More details available at: https://lnkd.in/g4SjidKM
Fattori M.’s Post
The Flickr Foundation is sharing research on ethical considerations in digital preservation, specifically focusing on their Data Lifeboats project. The post discusses how they’re exploring responsibilities beyond legal requirements when preserving networked digital photo collections. They’ve published Part One of their research findings from Mellon Foundation workshops held in DC and London in Autumn 2023, with Part Two expected in early 2024. The research is available at https://lnkd.in/eKhTyCfK.
Lucie Chateau, PhD’s Post
A call for UK artists working on AI and authenticity to submit proposals for art exhibition during the Edinburgh Arts Festival. Submissions due by December 29th. Note: Original post lacks specific submission link/URL, which would be valuable for interested artists.
Wakanyi Hoffman’s Post
Wakanyi Hoffman shares insights from her keynote speech at a conference in Bangkok about integrating indigenous knowledge with AI in humanitarian settings. She emphasizes that indigenous wisdom, which spans thousands of years, prioritizes planetary wellbeing and shouldn’t be undervalued. Key points include: 1) AI is a tool whose value depends on its intended use, 2) human agency drives technology, and 3) real human stories and experiences are essential for meaningful AI applications. She mentions that while synthetic data exists, society must collectively decide how to shape technology’s future, reflecting the Ubuntu philosophy (“I am because of who we all are”). The post demonstrates thought leadership on combining traditional wisdom with modern technology for humanitarian purposes.
Inclusive AI Lab’s Post
The Inclusive AI Lab announces their new quarterly newsletter and website launch. The newsletter will cover lab milestones, research initiatives, and consortium member achievements, including updates on a coalition initiative by Laura Herman and Paree Zarolia at Google. Future content will feature the Inclusive AI Podcast launch and Data CARE Workshop Series. Readers can subscribe to the newsletter at their new website: [https://lnkd.in/dpG7EdeM]. While promotional in nature, the post provides substantive information about AI research and collaboration initiatives for 2024.
Amanda Curtis’ Post
Academic research post seeking video game players in Japan to participate in a ~5-minute survey for PhD research at Oxford Internet Institute. The researcher is conducting fieldwork in Tokyo as a JSPS research fellow at the University of Tokyo’s Ludix Lab. The post is bilingual (Japanese/English) and includes a survey link: https://lnkd.in/e5Fze3Yq. This appears to be legitimate academic research outreach, not commercial promotion.
Laura Herman’s Post
Laura Herman shares her positive collaboration with Hannah Andrews and promotes their upcoming fireside chat at SXSW London, scheduled before December 20th. The discussion will focus on their work at British Council, Adobe, and the Inclusive AI Lab, emphasizing global and arts-led approaches to technology innovation. Voting link available at: https://lnkd.in/g3Mw4RdR
Pembroke College Oxford’s Post
Pembroke College Oxford shares an insight into academic life through Senior Associate Kathryn Eccles’s daily routine during Michaelmas term. The post is part of their “400 Hours project” which documents daily life at Pembroke from various perspectives including students, staff, and academics. While a link is mentioned in the comments, it’s not directly available in the provided content.
Amy Karle’s Post
Artist Amy Karle announces the first-ever solo art exhibition to be sent to the Moon, titled “A Retrospective for the Future.” The exhibition will showcase her work from 2000-2024, focusing on technology’s impact on humanity, evolution, and legacy. The mission is scheduled to launch between late 2024 and early 2025, in collaboration with Interstellar Foundation, Lonestar Data Holdings Inc., Intuitive Machines, NASA, and SpaceX. More details available at: https://lnkd.in/gwX7TTdV. This is a significant cultural milestone merging art with space exploration.
Héctor Pérez-Urbina’s Post
A technical AI practitioner shares their personal experience and challenges while studying AI Ethics at Cambridge University. They discuss their initial resistance to critical perspectives on AI, difficulty with academic literature, and eventual realization about technology’s non-neutrality. The post explores the potential cognitive barriers between technical (ML researchers, developers) and non-technical (ethicists, sociologists) AI practitioners, and announces their intention to research this topic for their dissertation. The author seeks to understand how these different mindsets might affect collaboration in Responsible AI development and welcomes suggestions for relevant materials. This is a thoughtful reflection on bridging the gap between technical and humanitarian approaches to AI development.
David Ha’s Post
David Ha shares a year-end review of Sakana AI’s achievements in 2024. The company, focused on “AI creating AI,” highlights four major projects:
weidi Z.’s Post
The author participated in an online panel discussion about artistic data visualization of the human body alongside experts Yoon Chung Han, Joe Heimlich, and Katy Börner. The event was moderated by Stephen Uzzo from the National Museum of Mathematics and took place last week. The post is a genuine sharing of professional experience and engagement in academic/artistic discourse.
Mar Canet Sola’s Post
Mar Canet Sola and Varvara Guljajeva will present their book ‘Portrair Fever’ at Museo Abelló in Mollet del Vallès tomorrow at 12 PM. More details available at: Event Link
Kelly Hurlburt’s Post
Kelly Hurlburt returned to RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) after 7 years to deliver a keynote presentation about AI tools and creativity to university educators. The presentation, which took place two weeks prior to the post, was organized by a2ru and focused on discussing the impact of technological changes on arts education. The post reflects a professional milestone and educational contribution rather than promotional content.
Luba Elliott’s Post
Luba Elliott is promoting submissions for an AI art gallery at CVPR 2025, with a call for new artists to submit their work. The post includes examples from previous shortlisted artists and provides two relevant links: submission details at https://bit.ly/CVPRAIArt25 and the full 2024 gallery at https://thecvf-art.com. While promotional in nature, it’s relevant to AI art and technology communities and provides valuable information about a legitimate industry event and opportunity.
Javier Hernández Méndez’s Post
The author shares their excitement about receiving a book about LLMs (Large Language Models) and new architectures as a Christmas gift from their wife in Guatemala. The post is a personal share that mentions @Kresly Aguirre Chinchilla, @Jay Alammar, and @Maarten Grootendorst. The post is authentic and relevant to professional development in the AI/ML field while maintaining a personal, festive touch.
Laura Wright’s Post
Laura Wright and Rebecca Keating are promoting their book “A Practical Guide to Quantum Computing and the Law,” suggesting it as a Christmas gift option. The post includes a humorous reference to a festive photo featuring their clerk Billy Griffiths. The book is available for purchase at: https://lnkd.in/djiP_at3. While promotional in nature, the post is relevant as it connects quantum computing with legal practice, making it valuable for professionals interested in the intersection of technology and law.
Mar Canet Sola’s Post
Mar Canet Sola announces a call for papers for a special issue of the Baltic Screen Media Review focused on “Generative AI in Audiovisual Media Production.” The issue will explore 13 key topics including scriptwriting, visual effects, ethics, and future visions. Important dates: Abstract deadline (400 words) - February 28, 2025; Full Paper deadline - May 20, 2025; Publication date - December 15, 2025. The issue will be co-edited with Dirk Hoyer and Nuno N. Correia from Tallinn University. Submissions can be sent to [email protected]. Full details available at:
Memo Akten’s Post
This post describes an art installation called “Superradiance” (https://superradiance.net) at the Taikang Art Museum in Beijing by artists Memo Akten & Katie Peyton Hofstadter. The installation explores human connection to nature and each other through dance and embodied simulation. It features immersive environments with invisible dancers and voices, aiming to help viewers experience their connection to the broader environment and ecosystem. The project includes musical compositions by Memo Akten (Chapter 1) and Rutger Zuydervelt (Chapter 2). The post explains the scientific concept of embodied simulation and how it relates to experiencing movement, both human and environmental, while connecting this to broader themes of ecological interconnectedness.
Sabine Wieluch’s Post
Personal achievement post from Sabine Wieluch announcing the completion of 500 NFC tags used to create #tap4art stickers over a 6-month period, with plans to acquire a larger roll of 1000 tags for future projects. This appears to be a genuine milestone share rather than promotional content.
Memo Akten’s Post
Memo Akten shares his art installation “Superradiance” (https://superradiance.net), created in collaboration with Katie Peyton Hofstadter and displayed at Hope Alkazar, Xtopia Immersive, Istanbul. The installation explores human connection to nature and each other through dance and embodied simulation. The artwork creates an immersive environment where invisible dancers and voices help viewers experience a deeper connection with their surroundings, emphasizing how humans are part of larger ecological systems. The project uses AI and generative art to create this interactive experience, with original music by Akten in Chapter 1. While promotional in nature, the post provides substantial context about the artistic and scientific concepts behind the work.
Earlier this week, I wrote a piece with Peter Zhegin on opportunities for applying AI in the creative industries, published as How to take AI far beyond gaming in VentureBeat. As part of our research, we looked at 94 example company, corporate and academic initiatives using AI for search/discovery,
The post discusses an article published in VentureBeat about AI applications in creative industries, co-authored with Peter Zhegin. The authors analyzed 94 AI initiatives across various creative sectors, excluding gaming. The initiatives were categorized into four main areas:
Memo Akten’s Post
The post introduces ‘Superradiance’ (https://superradiance.net), an artistic collaboration between Memo Akten & Katie Peyton Hofstadter. The project explores how dance and technology can help humans experience their connection to the broader ecosystem and each other. The work uses the concept of “embodied simulation” (similar to mirror neurons) to create an immersive experience where viewers feel connected to invisible dancers and their environment through digital art. The piece aims to help people physically experience their interconnectedness with nature, suggesting that forests and oceans are extensions of our own bodies. The project combines AI, generative art, and digital ecology to create this immersive experience, with music in Chapter 2 by Rutger Zuydervelt.
Grit Wolany’s Post
Grit Wolany shares a year-end reflection expressing gratitude for professional and personal experiences in 2023, particularly in the field of Gen AI x Design. She acknowledges her successful balance of exploration, art, education, and work, while thanking key people including her partner Torsten Maas and her team at ZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. The post concludes with holiday wishes and anticipation for 2024. This is a genuine personal reflection rather than promotional content.
This weekend I organised Art Challenge - the ART x TECH hackathon, which saw art professionals, entrepreneurs, designers and developers join forces to build an arttech business from scratch in 24 hours. The event kicked off with an inspirational talk by Theodora Clarke from Russian Art and Culture,
A recap of an ART x TECH hackathon event where participants created arttech businesses in 24 hours. The event featured:
One week to go before our ART x TECH hackathon at Central Working Whitechapel. It’s time to release the challenges from our project partners Artfinder, Sedition, Vastari and Gitoon.
This post announces an upcoming ART x TECH hackathon at Central Working Whitechapel, highlighting challenges from four project partners:
Or, if you put them all together, my experience of the NIPS conference can be summarized as the image below. Read along if you prefer words, details and creative applications of AI.
This is a detailed personal account of attending the NIPS (Neural Information Processing Systems) conference in 2016. The author shares highlights including:
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