Orkhan Mammadov, a pioneering media artist and AI researcher from Azerbaijan, is making waves on the international scene with his groundbreaking new media artworks. Born in 1990 in the culturally rich city of Ganja, Mammadov’s interest in digitizing and regenerating cultural heritage has led him to create works that explore the complex relations between cultural heritage, society, science, and human interaction.  Orkhan studied Computer Science in Baku from 2008 to 2010 before pivoting towards visual communication, which he undertook in Istanbul from 2012 to 2014. After that, he pursued F ..read more

On the dawn of Artificial Intelligence becoming mainstream in day to day life, big questions about its influence in the artworld loom large. From answering simple queries, to copywriting, to generating complete artworks, the possibilities of AI seem both inspiring and overwhelming. This week, we’re delving into the world of AI and providing an overview of the ground-breaking technologies integrating into the art world. We’ll help you through a crash course in understanding AI and some of the possibilities and issues that surround this new tool. What is AI? AI refers to the ability of machines ..read more

Image above: Still from ARURA by Ozan Turkkan, 2022. Video installation. Creative Coding. Processing. AI. Vienna-based new media artist Ozan Turkkan is working at the intersection of art, science and technology. His work is centered on experimental digital media with a focus on generative and algorithmic code art, fractal geometry, mixed reality experiences, interaction, and motion as a reflection of the impermanent nature of existence, and human and social behavior. He uses technology as a canvas to create innovative and engaging digital art installations. Ozan Turkkan explores ..read more

The piece was created by French collective Obvious using an open-source code written by 19-year-old Robbie Barrett. Barrett has spoken out since the sale regarding the lack of credit he was given by the collective, sparking online debate about attribution for those who contribute to artworks. The Edmond Belamy portrait is no stranger to the press, however. There was an initial furore when the AI-generated work was listed by Christie’s earlier this year. The estimated sale range for the painting was based on previous sale prices for the AI-generated portraits of Edmond Belamy’s family members ..read more