This AI Can Produce Stunning Images – But is it Art?
Aaron Hertzmann, University of Washington A picture may be worth a thousand words, but thanks to an artificial intelligence program called DALL-E 2, you can have a professional-looking image with […]
Baseball to Blockchain; Former Athlete Empowers Through Art
In continuation of his dream focused works intended to inspire the black youth of our world, the former MLB athlete (Dodgers, White Sox, Braves) turned artist, Micah Johnson, selected two children who have experienced great tragedy in their lives (Jacque 8, Rayden 7) as the subject matter of a groundbreaking blockchain art installment entitled ˈsä-v(ə-)rən-tē (sovereignty), a programmable digital artwork depicting the two youths standing in a field before an astronaut suit and a door. The work, a time sensitive programmable photograph, is being made available for purchase as a NFT (Non-Fungible Token) via the innovative blockchain-based art platform Async Art on the blockchain on Oct. 29, 2020.
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Toronto Offers Unique Drive-In Experience
Drive-in movie theaters are clearly enjoying a major resurgence during the COVID era. But the drive-in concept has also taken root in less traditional venues. One of the more ingenious drive-in leisure experiences emerging during the pandemic is the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Toronto, which includes an aptly named drive-in version called GOGH by car and a “walk-in version.”
Tommy Corey’s Journey from Thru-Hiker to Artist
Tommy Corey’s subjects are fellow hikers, those he’s met along the trail who inspired him with their vulnerability. There is a quality to his images that’s captivating, perhaps because it’s something that has become uncommon in our society.
Pi Day Infographic: The Beautiful Collisions of Art and Math
Pi Day is upon us! And there’s no better way to celebrate math than by celebrating art. See how the two coincide in this infographic.
What Leonardo da Vinci Can Tell Us About STEM vs STEAM
While April 15 is generally known as Tax Day, it also is the birthday of one of history’s great inventors: Leonardo da Vinci. A pioneer in many fields, Leonardo da […]