Free From Limitations: The Validation of Machine Hallucinations at MoMA
Since 1929, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City has served as an art lover’s mecca. It’s a lighthouse that shines a light on avant-garde paintings and sculptures, and since the definition of “modern art” is continually in flux, its collections are, too. Now, this distinguished institution is validating digital art.At RAS, we bring data aesthetics to the greater public, showing that the potential of AI extends beyond text generation. We live to see the human impact of our art — how it affects people of all ages and backgrounds on an emotional level. It’s a shared human experience, and a highly accessible one.AI-generated art is of course, not without controversy. One of the most widespread misconceptions is that digital art in general and AI-generated art in particular is not legitimate artwork. Yet, even AI-generated art isn’t entirely created by machines. It requires a human touch. As the visionary behind “Unsupervised,” Anadol creates art from raw data. This is new in digital art. Previously, artists who came before him used data to follow a template to produce a facsimile of something that has already been created. Refik’s work is something entirely different.
Imagining Machine Hallucinations
At RAS, I head a team of seven data scientists. My days are filled with supervising, reviewing, and writing code, along with connecting directly with clients and project planning. It might not seem too artistic, but to date, I’ve collected more than three billion images to use as fuel in the AI-generated art fire. Given that my days are filled with the small details of coding and datasets, taking a step back to look at the entirety of what RAS has created is a breathtaking experience.
Let me walk you through what it’s like to experience “Unsupervised.” Picture this: You’ve walked into the lobby of the MoMA. It will initially seem as if you’re walking into any other art museum. But, if you take a look around, you’re suddenly struck by the sight of this gigantic screen (24’ by 24’) surrounded by people sitting and standing — all gazing at the exhibit.
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