Mention the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) and you’re bound to inspire a few familiar responses: the inquisitive raise of an eyebrow, light-hearted references to sci-fi films, perhaps a robot joke or two. Introduce the idea of AI in the context of art and reactions will likely turn more extreme. Are machines set to replace artists? How could AI match up…
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Blockchain, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency… within a short space of time, these terms have risen to the forefront of discussions about the future of technology in business, finance, government and life. Their emergence has been met with wide-ranging reactions, from alarmist objections to fervent excitement. So what does this new digital technology mean for the art world? After some initial hype, the…
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In an auction at Sotheby’s New York on Tuesday that lasted a total of eight minutes, a Monet painting became the highest grossing Impressionist work ever, sold at a stunning $110.7 million USD. The painting is one of 25 pieces from Monet’s ‘Meules’ series completed in Giverny during the winter months of 1890 and 1891. The remaining paintings from the…
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FIRST COLLABORATIVE ART PRIZE PULSAR is an artprize that rewards pieces of art born from the encounter of artists working on traditional mediums, and creators mastering advanced technology. This prize was launched in 2017 by Gilles Babinet, Digital Chamion to the European Commission. PULSAR generates unprecedented artworks born from the chance of meetings between creators coming from all walks of…
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Leading Black & White Photography Magazine Award 2018 Call for Entries: B&W Photo Contest Our aim is to discover the best monochrome photographers from all over the world and deliver the best opportunities to be recognized and rewarded for their work. You can compete for $5000 in cash prizes in two categories: Black and White Photo of the Year 2018…
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Relatively unusual in recent years, buying art online is becoming more and more popular, to the point that pure players now surpass the growth of classical sales houses. Review on this trend reversal. Buying art online is becoming a commonplace, the percentage of buyers who have taken the plunge in the course of the year, increased from 63% to 65%…
