In an era marked by the dynamic fusion of art and technology, visual artists are continually exploring innovative ways to amplify their creativity. Enter ChatGPT and Midjourney, a duo that puts the power of language-driven artificial intelligence (AI) to use, along with the prowess of image generation. For beginners, this collaboration offers an exciting gateway

“This unique piece, resting on a steel screw and an element of a traditional apsara’s Crown, is presented on black synthetic fabric and mounted on oriented strand board, expertly framed by an L-shaped iron profile,” says Santoro. What makes this installation even more remarkable is its purpose, according to Santoro, founder of the Metaestetica Lab. 

GLOBAL Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a major impact on many sectors of society over the coming decades. Some of these effects may be positive, others less so. When ChatGPT was released, education, a profession that prides itself on integrity and high ethical standards, was rocked by the prospect that AI could

Not many charities host a golf tournament with a rock ‘n’ roll theme, and few hold a benefit concert starring performers who’ve played with Bad Company and the Little River Band. But the fundraising events were par for the course for Paul Kares in 2023, a year filled with music, good food and grants to

To hear Alex Biggs tell it, being an artist can sometimes feel like being in a cocoon. You’re comfortably isolated for long periods of time, chiseling away on your next creative endeavor. But once you step out of the cocoon, you can often connect with other artists and art appreciators through the work you created

For the past decade, Mariah Nielson has been working to preserve the heritage and work of her father, the late sculptor JB Blunk. Having based herself at the Inverness, California, studio for her projects, she has not only been looking at Blunk’s past work, but also explored how his legacy can inspire curations of current

A new generation of creatives has joined the old guard in keeping the artistic spirit of Bhutan alive, but this time with a contemporary twist. If you find yourself lucky enough fly over the majestic Himalayas and land in the Kingdom of Bhutan, you’ll soon be greeted by the multi-dimensional beauty of a Bhutanese contemporary

The objects and the ambience in each room are interconnected, a holistic approach that is a hallmark of the thoughtful Kwan, whose frequent collaborator – his wife and fellow artist, Doris Wong Wai-yin – features as an actor in his new videos. Hong Kong artist Kwan Sheung-chi. Photo: Anthony Yung courtesy of the artist and

Process and ReProcess Visual Artists in Residence ExhibitionDecember 23, 2023 – January 27, 2024 “Process and ReProcess” is the cumulative exhibition of the Dougherty Arts Center’s visual artists in residence Chelsea Biggerstaff, Gabriella Blasquez, Veronica Christianson, and Ali Rex. The Visual Artist Residency Program provides artists with facilities and professional interactions to develop their ideas,

Ironically, the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris is just 300 metres from the address  He’s probably Ireland’s most famous cultural export, but a plaque outside a house where James Joyce lived in Paris has raised hackles for years by describing him as a British writer. Now the Irish Mail on Sunday has learned the Irish