AI in Art – November 29, 2023
Feature Story: A Game-Changer in Generative AI Art
Generative AI art, a beloved realm for many, is undergoing a real-time revolution with LCM-LoRA (Latent Consistency Model- Low-Rank Adaptation). Developed by researchers at Tsinghua University and HuggingFace, this new machine learning technique aims to eliminate the agonizing wait time for AI to conjure up images. Unlike previous models, LCM-LoRA permits users to instantaneously witness their creative expressions materialize on digital canvases, thanks to cursor movements or simple drawings. This breakthrough has sparked excitement in the AI art community, envisioning rapid and cost-effective creations for immersive experiences in AR/VR/XR, gaming, and filmmaking. The universal nature of LCM-LoRA, plugging into various AI models, suggests a transformative era for generative AI in the visual arts, promising new user experiences and applications going forward.
Making History: AI Transforming Art Scholarship
AI is transforming art history by analyzing brushstrokes, colors, and styles, revealing how artists use optics. Despite initial skepticism, algorithms are proving powerful in shedding light on fine art. Collaboration between computer scientists and art scholars is growing, focusing on automating analyses, processing subtle details, and introducing new approaches. AI tools can quickly analyze thousands of portraits, detecting poses and revealing trends in landscapes, colors, and brushstrokes across art movements. Computer methods, like occluding-contour analysis, can better perceive lighting in artworks. AI aids in recovering lost or incomplete art, reconstructing missing parts and colors. It’s clear that AI advancements hold promise for the next phase in art scholarship, enabling the recovery and interpretation of lost cultural heritage.
Embracing Pixels: “Parallel Universes” or Just Another Trendy Tech Experiment?
Gucci’s unquenchable thirst for tech experiments continues with their latest foray into generative AI art, the sequel no one asked for: “Parallel Universes: From Future Frequencies to Gucci Cosmos,” brought to you by their dynamic collaboration with Christie’s 3.0. Because nothing says cutting-edge like using the art world as your personal testing lab. With nine artworks spawned from the depths of generative AI, it’s clear Gucci is on a mission to prove that fashion and futuristic snazziness go hand in hand. Because, you know, who needs subtlety when you’ve got Gucci?
