At the Edge Using AI and data to make immersive art
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Jan 31, 2025 Refik Anadol, a pioneering digital media artist and UCLA professor, discusses the remarkable fusion of AI and art. He shares insights on his immersive installation inspired by melting glaciers, which emphasizes the multi-sensory connection to nature. Anadol explores how generative AI transforms artistic experiences, even envisioning a museum that uses biometric data for deeper engagement. He also highlights collaborations with indigenous artists, empowering their narratives through technology while reflecting on the legacy of historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci.
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Glacier Cave Installation
- Refik Anadol's Davos exhibition featured a multisensory installation about melting glaciers.
- It incorporated data like images, videos, ice crack sounds, temperature, and even the smell of the ice caves.
Data as Pigment
- Anadol uses AI and data as his artistic tools, creating a large language model (LLM) of glacier data.
- He believes this digital preservation saves nature in a form that would otherwise disappear.
AI Dream Machines
- Anadol views AI as a tool to explore what lies beyond reality.
- By training AI with memories (data), he creates 'dream machines' that generate new worlds.