The Art Blocks × OpenSea Artist Residency officially launches to support generative artists, with Jiwa—an experienced coder and activist—selected as the first artist-in-residence. He will spend four weeks creating new generative art in Marfa, Texas.
Category: Art Tech
Marina Abramović Returns to the Blockchain with a New NFT Collection
Marina Abramović NFT The NFTs vary in rarity, with standard pieces presented as still images, while the rarer editions feature dynamic animations that evolve in real-time according to the moon’s orbital movements.
Christie’s AI Auction Sparks Outrage from Thousands of Artists
Christie’s New York is hosting its first-ever auction exclusively dedicated to AI-generated art, titled "Augmented Intelligence," running from February 20 to March 5. This landmark event, the first of its kind by a major auction house, has sparked controversy, with nearly 4,000 people signing an open letter demanding its cancellation. Critics argue that the AI models used to create these artworks are trained on copyrighted material without permission, exploiting human artists and raising ethical concerns about the impact on the creative industry.
ART SG 2025: Highlights Preview and Challenges Amid Declining Exhibitor Numbers
ART SG 2025 returns with highlights, new galleries, and art activities, striving to overcome challenges from declining exhibitors to excite art collectors and lover.
A New AI Art Museum: DATALAND by Refik Anadol
AI art museum "DATALAND", by Refik Anadol Studio, is set to redefine the relationship between technology and creativity in 2025. Located at The Grand LA, a Frank Gehry-designed development in downtown Los Angeles, this museum aim
CryptoPunk NFT Fetches $1.48 Million in Market Slump
In a landmark sale for the crypto art world, CryptoPunk #6915, a rare Ape-themed non-fungible token (NFT), was sold on September 5 for 620 Ether (ETH), equivalent to approximately $1.48 million.
AI Creates Realistic Videos: Sora from ChatGPT
AI Creates Realistic Videos: Sora AI-powered video generation is here! OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, have unveiled a new AI model named “Sora,” which means “sky” in Japanese. Sora can generate highly realistic animated videos with a maximum length of one minute. Users can input text descriptions (prompts), static images, or even existing videos to extend them further. Check out some examples of what this new AI can do in terms of video quality. The prompt for this clip was: A stylish woman walks down a Tokyo street filled with warm glowing neon and animated city signage. She wears a black leather jacket, a long red dress, and black boots, and carries a black purse. She wears sunglasses and red lipstick. She walks confidently and casually. The street is damp and reflective, creating a mirror effect of the colorful lights. Many pedestrians walk about. For this clip, the prompt was:…
Musée d’Orsay tap on NFT and AI to get the new target market. Start with Van Gogh Exhibition
The famous Musée d’Orsay in France is partnering with the Tezos Foundation to leverage NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and Blockchain technology, rolling out various art-related activities through next year.
