Art World
How is AI shaping culture in the art world?
In this episode of GZERO AI, Taylor Owen, host of the Machines Like Us podcast, recounts his conversation with media theorist Douglas Rushkoff about the cultural implications of the ongoing AI revolution, which raised a couple of questions: Will AI enhance cultural production, similar to Auto-Tune and Photoshop, or produce art that truly moves society. Will people even care about its role in cultural production? However, Owen notes that current AI-generated content often lacks the cultural depth that our art and culture demand.
So, I recently had a wonderful conversation with the media theorist Douglas Rushkoff about what this current moment in AI means for our culture.
For the past 30 years, Rushkoff has been chronicling the relationship between emerging technologies and the response of our cultural production. And in our conversation, he referenced a really wonderful Neil Postman observation. Neil Postman, the great media theorist who came up with the idea of “amusing ourselves to death.” When Postman was asked to describe what media is, he said, “That media is a medium in which culture grows. It’s the Petri dish in which we develop culture as a society.” It’s a wonderful metaphor, and that left me wondering: if a medium is the thing in which culture grows, what kind of culture is growing from AI?
Read more: https://www.gzeromedia.com/gzero-ai/gzero-ai-video/how-is-ai-shaping-culture-in-the-art-world
Hyderabad witnessed an influx of artists from across India this year. The reason? Exhibitions! The many large-scale exhibitions curated by the artists themselves became the talk of the town, bolstered by the city’s ever-growing list of exciting new venues.
Among the most astonishing events this year, a few stood out: The NEWS Art Festival, curated by Bolgum Nagesh Goud, Laxman Aelay, and Manvinder Dawer; Affordable Art India’s southern debut in Hyderabad; and the centrepiece of it all — The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience.
Places like Quorum and Rangbhoomi became buzzing hubs for art enthusiasts. CE spoke with the curators and founders behind these events to dive into their experience of bringing this creative energy to Hyderabad.
The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Nikhil Chinapa, curator and brand ambassador for the exhibit
Immersive experiences like The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience are instrumental in democratising art and making it accessible to a wider audience. They attract people who might hesitate to enter a museum or an art gallery.
Read more: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2024/Dec/24/astonishing-world-of-art-artists
For too long, the art world has been obsessed with names and reputations. But what if we shifted our focus from the artist’s signature to the soul of the artwork itself? AnYahh!! Art Gallery, a hidden gem nestled in Delhi, is challenging this conventional wisdom. For 22 years, they’ve been championing art that speaks directly to the heart, regardless of who created it.
AnYahh!! Art isn’t just a gallery, it’s more like a movement. It’s a space where art transcends the boundaries of commercial value and social status. They are on a mission to the national stage with a captivating exhibition at the Indian Habitat Centre from 2nd to 5th December 2024. Expect a curated display of diverse art forms—each piece celebrated for its unique story and emotional impact. With over 26,000 original and certified artworks and collaborations spanning the globe, AnYahh!! Art brings a world of creativity under one roof.
Presumably one of the largest art galleries in the world, AnYahh!! Art boasts four physical outlets, including two in Delhi and two in Dubai. The gallery represents over 150 artists worldwide, offering affordable art starting at ₹5000 and serving as a one-stop shop for all wall décor solutions. With a legacy of over 600 exhibitions hosted and participated in, this institution has become a global beacon for art lovers and collectors alike.
Albasir Industries Pvt. Ltd. stands as a beacon for the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir, offering a diverse range of high-quality Kashmiri products to customers both in India and across the globe.
With a steadfast commitment to preserving and promoting the region’s age-old artisanal traditions, Albasir Industries has become a distinguished name in the world of luxury Kashmiri craftsmanship.
At its heart, Albasir’s mission is not merely commercial it is driven by a deep respect for the heritage of Kashmir.
