AI technology is firmly gaining ground in the modern digital space. Initially considered strange and hazardous, AI now enters many domains of personal, commercial, and artistic use, with AI usage cases openly reported in the art field. While some skeptics think of AI applications as overt plagiarism or unethical professional conduct, many artists openly reveal their use of AI as creative aid and inspiration.
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Traveling to different places is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in your entire lifetime. Exploring unseen places, meeting new people, and seeing other cultures can create lifelong memories. Be it a family vacation or a vocational trip, adding a touch of fashion can enhance your experience even more. However, this doesn’t mean packing every single clothing item you own. This will only increase your luggage load. The trick here is to pick clothing essentials that keep you stylish while also keeping your luggage light.
Tate Modern is one of the world’s headliners when it comes to rare art jewels on display. As we’re firmly heading to the middle of 2024, the art gallery has already revealed its 2025 program for all art enthusiasts and appreciators of one-of-a-kind artwork to get ready and anticipate the audacious exhibitions. So, what does the gallery have in store for picky art aficionados in the coming year?
Hackers are very active in the quickly digitizing global business, and auction houses also become victims of their malicious activities. Christie’s auction house has recently disclosed the details of a cyberattack it suffered earlier in May. The international hacker group RansomHub assumed responsibility for the attack that led to the blockage of the auction’s official website and put the sensitive data of Christie’s clients under threat.
Among Biblical characters (apart from Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary), Mary Magdalene is likely the one who has been the subject of art the most. Through the years, the interpretation of her as both the most devout follower of the Savior and a person changed dramatically. Let’s take a look at three of the most famous paintings of Mary Magdalene and how her depictions changed from artist to artist.
Confusing, funny, or simply ridiculous — the world is full of weird sculptures that will make you scratch your head. Today, we will look at some of them. Keep reading to learn about the five unusual sculptures that will make you do a double take.
It is not easy to work with history and memory, probably because these two concepts exist in such a strained relationship. While history is traditionally written by the so-called “victors,” memories are often questioned and not seen as valuable, especially when it comes to memories that have the potential to destabilize the existing status quo. The Grenadian artist and filmmaker Billy Gerard Frank is a master of extracting narratives that might not have been seen and heard otherwise from under the layers of lost history.
Jean-Paul Basquiat’s art redefined the artistic landscape in more ways than we can count. From bringing the issues of African Americans to the forefront to developing his unique visual language and inspiring thousands of artists worldwide, he is now an indisputable icon of contemporary art. One of the things that made Basquiat’s art style so distinct was his use of symbols, many of which are still mysteries to art historians.