Outsider art—typically created by self-taught artists without formal connections to major art institutions—is steadily gaining recognition within the mainstream art market. Driven by growing collector interest and prominent exhibitions at top museums, works by these unique creators have seen thriving auction sales and elevated profiles. Christie’s recent outsider art auction generated $1.8 million, showcasing record-breaking…
Hephaestus Analytical, a leader in AI-driven art authentication, has merged with ArtDiscovery, a firm specializing in scientific art analysis, to set new benchmarks in identifying genuine artworks. Combining cutting-edge AI, blockchain, and ArtDiscovery’s expertise in pigments and spectral databases, the partnership aims to combat rampant forgery in the art world. CEO Denis Moiseev calls it…
Brady Corbet has addressed criticism regarding the use of AI in ‘The Brutalist,’ which sparked controversy after editor Dávid Jancsó revealed AI tweaked actors’ Hungarian dialogue for authenticity. Corbet clarified that Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones’s performances remained intact, with AI only refining vowel sounds to match native tones during post-production. Generative AI was also…

Playing “Death Stranding” is like learning to dance while balancing a stack of fine china on your head. You trek across rugged terrains, rivers, and mountains while managing your cargo, equipment, and baby-in-a-jar (yes, you read that right—a baby in a literal jar that helps you detect said ghostly figures).

Generative art, primarily created through algorithms and autonomous systems, often employs computer-controlled plotters to bring the artist’s vision to life. Plotters allow artists to create complex designs by drawing in any direction rather than just in a linear path. This freedom allows for unique artistic expression, limited only by the artist’s coding abilities and creativity.…