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Eine Idee der KI mit Menschlichem Einfluss von max. 10% / Umsetzung durch KI 100%

„Eine KI ist nur ein Zufallsgenerator – erst durch den visionären Einsatz des Künstlers wird daraus Kunst.“
— Stefan Schrön

Eine Idee vom Mensch mit KI Einfluss von max. 10% / Umsetzung durch KI 100%

Ein neues Jahr beginnt - Zeit eine Zwischenbilanz zu ziehen zum Thema “Ist KI Kunst Kunst?” - Ich habe da einen klaren Standpunkt und dieser hat sich kaum verändert. Als Künstler als auch als Designer und KI Hardcore Nutzer - man könnte auch sagen “Künstler auf nuklear verstärktem Crack”

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Das Wesen der Kunst ist stark beeinflusst von den Eindrücken des Künstlers welche aufgrund der relativ kurzen Lebenszeit eines Menschen begrenzt ist. KI ist die Brücke bzw. der Zugang zu allen im Internet verfügbaren Eindrücken der Menschheit, mehr als man in einem Leben erfassen kann. Es ist also als würde man mit einer super kritischen Masse arbeiten welcher man durch den Prompt versucht mit seiner eigenen Vorstellungskraft Ergebnisse zu entlocken die auf Dingen beruhen die wir uns nicht vorstellen können.

Jeder Prompt führt unweigerlich zu einer Überraschung von der man sich begeistern lassen kann. Das einfache Anfragen ist dabei eher wie eine Bildersuche im Internet und je schöner das Bild wird desto sichererer kann man sein dass man einer von vielen ist die genau diese Art von Bild und Stil zur Anschauung gebracht hat. Doch komplexe durchdachte Prompts sind ebenso wie sinnreiche Texte für KI Musik durchaus etwas künstlerisches denn man nutzt die KI als Tool, wie einen Fotoapparat, man legt die Stimmung fest den Winkel die Farben und den Inhalt - nur mit einem großen Zufallsfaktor. Der Künstler ist also mal mehr mal weniger Künstler und Kurator zur selben Zeit. Er hat die Rolle des Dompteurs. Es hat also auch etwas ähnliches wie den Unterschied zwischen Fotokünstler, Fotograf und demjenigen der mit seinem Handy Momentaufnahmen festhält. Kunst ist immer Ansichtssache und immer das festhalten von Gedanken auf jede erdenkliche Weise. Es kommt auf den Inhalt an. Und auf die Idee. Eine KI ist eine Rechenaufgabe in Überdimensionalität doch ohne Idee nur ein Zufallsgenerator.

Das macht den Nutzer mit Idee zum Künstler finde ich. Ich bin Künstler und nutze KI beruflich - ich liebe es die KI mit meiner Kunst zu füttern und zu sehen was sie daraus macht, nutze sie aber auch um schnell zu Ergebnissen zu kommen wenn ich eine Illustration benötige für ein Corporate Design oder Content für Werbezwecke eines Kunden. Ich habe jedoch festgestellt dass ich seit ich KI nutze viel mehr Acrylbilder male - erst dachte ich mein Ego benötigt einen Ausgleich - doch mittlerweile ist mir klar geworden dass mich die Arbeit mit der KI inspiriert und ganz bestimmt auch beeinflusst und wenn ich nicht aufpasse auch irgendwann mit der breiten Masse gleichschaltet. KI hat irgendwie etwas von einem radioaktiven Apfel, der unheimlich lecker ist doch mit Sicherheit Langzeitschäden verursacht . - und für sowas bin ich sehr empfänglich.


Die Rolle von KI als künstlerisches Werkzeug, das einerseits den kreativen Horizont enorm erweitert und andererseits zur Vereinheitlichung von Ausdrucksformen führen kann. Der Mensch bleibt dabei stets die entscheidende Instanz, denn ohne die Idee und das kuratorische Gespür verfällt KI in bloße Beliebigkeit.


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I hold the following viewpoint: The essence of art is strongly shaped by the artist’s impressions, which are limited by our relatively short lifespan. AI serves as a bridge—or gateway—to all the impressions of humanity that are available on the internet, far more than anyone could possibly absorb in a single lifetime. It’s akin to working with an incredibly critical mass, which we attempt to tease out through prompts and our own imagination, yielding results that stem from things we can’t even fathom. Every prompt inevitably leads to a surprise that can spark enthusiasm.

Simple requests are rather like an image search online: the more beautiful the image, the more certain you can be that you’re just one among many who have conjured up this exact style and image. In contrast, complex, well-thought-out prompts—much like meaningful lyrics for AI-generated music—are indeed somewhat artistic. You use the AI like a camera, setting the mood, angle, colors, and content, yet there’s always an element of randomness. Thus, the artist is sometimes more, sometimes less, both artist and curator, simultaneously occupying the role of ringmaster. It’s somewhat like the difference between a photo artist, a professional photographer, and someone snapping quick shots with their phone.

Art is always subjective and always about preserving one’s thoughts in every conceivable way. It all comes down to content—down to the idea. An AI is just an overdimensional calculation, and without an idea behind it, it’s just a random generator. That’s why, in my view, the user with the idea is the real artist.

As an artist, I use AI in my professional work—I love feeding it my own art to see what it does with it, but I also rely on it for rapid results when I need an illustration for a corporate design or marketing content for a client. Yet I’ve noticed that since I started using AI, I’ve been painting far more acrylics. Initially, I thought it was my ego demanding balance, but I’ve come to realize that working with AI inspires me and definitely influences me. If I’m not careful, however, I could eventually be homogenized along with the masses. AI is a bit like a poisonous apple: undeniably delicious, but guaranteed to cause long-term damage. - sometghing I’m very open to .

Eine Idee vom Mensch mit KI Einfluss von 2% / Umsetzung durch KI 100%


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Saki Vuma goes Typo

KI Saki Vuma, the renowned airtist of our collective, has recently ventured into new projects, delving into the world of typography. Beginning with a series of nude portraits, his work incorporates cynical statements about artificial intelligence, exploring themes of human fears, naivety, and the complexities of modern technology. He cleverly combines provocative imagery with thought-provoking text, creating a captivating dialogue between art and viewer.


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Mannheim: >> Kunst-verein << Experiments with A.I.

the Art of A.I. at the Mannheimer Kunstverein last weekend

https://www.rnz.de/kultur/kultur-regional_artikel,-Ein-Kuenstler-sechs-Identitaeten-Mannheimer-Kunstverein-experimentiert-mit-Kuenstlicher-Intelligenz-_arid,1262891.html



the art of artificial intelligence

Not everything turns out perfect for the supercomputers, but that doesn't mean they're gaining relevance any less.

What do artists Diego Mendoza, Alba Flora Mendoza, Zoey Preston, Valeria F. Belova, Taavetti Ketoja, and Saki Vuma have in common? They are not humans, yet they each have their own personal story and even an artist's biography.

Take Diego Mendoza, who tackles issues of double standards and societal controversies in his works reminiscent of advertising posters. There's "rebellious and profound" Zoey Preston with her nude portraits. Or the Japanese pop art sensation Saki Vuma, who describes his garish pink kitsch art as "naughty." It's delightfully eccentric.

The mastermind behind these characters is none other than AI connoisseur and artist Stefan Schrön at the Mannheim Art Association. With the help of artificial intelligence, Schrön has created six identities that form the collective "Infinite Mind." ChatGPT crafted their biographies.

The effect is startling when viewing the images also created with the help of AI: even though they do not exist, like pop star Vuma or the rebellious Preston, viewers develop a relationship with them. Their style seems individual and authentic. It's not necessary to like it, but one can imagine how an art lover elsewhere might recognize Saki Vuma's signature in a pink unicorn. Is this something to fear? Hardly.

Zoey Preston & Alba Flora Mendoza

Saki Vuma Fanclub Hawaii

The Mannheim Art Association hosted a meet-and-greet weekend titled "The Art of Artificial Intelligence," which served both as an exhibition and a symposium – admittedly a bit impromptu, as Friedrich W. Kasten, the chairman of the Mannheim Art Association, confesses. "We aim to explore how one can create aesthetic products with AI while maintaining leadership," says Kasten. "Much of it is experimental." The topic of artificial intelligence is more relevant than ever in the art world, attracting many visitors to the rooms on Augustaanlage on Sunday.

There, they saw works by four human artists: Moto Waganari, Jo Jacobs, Gunnar Keppler, and Stefan Schrön with his collective. Not everything on display is self-explanatory. This is particularly true for AI art: seeing is one thing, understanding another. The prompts, the input commands that an AI uses to generate something, are long and complex.

Creating an artwork with the help of a machine is not a snap of the fingers. Gunnar Keppler allows an AI to attempt to create faces in a real-time experiment.

Stefan Schroen, Creator of “Unendlicher Verstand” lead artist Union Vogelhirsch

The new technologies are already stirring up the art world. Discussions revolve around copyright, regulation, and control – and, of course, the perpetual question of what artificial intelligence can and cannot do. "AI does not understand causal relationships," Stefan Schrön explains in his lecture. However, it is unbeatable when it comes to patterns. The victims in the art world, according to Schrön, are comic studios. Because at Marvel and the like, it's not about the individuality of the characters. That means: Spider-Man should always look the same.

Friedrich W. Kasten is not sounding the alarm bells; for artists like Moto Waganari, the monitor is simply paint and brush. Kasten is also concerned with media literacy, as illustrated by an installation in the corner of the exhibition room. On a stack of newspapers sits a screen displaying AI-generated images of supposed natural disasters.

The pressing question: How can I recognize if an image is created by AI? Schrön suggests looking at the hands, but even there, AI is getting better. Or it circumvents the problem with an almost human trick: if you don't know what to do with your hands, the best place to hide them is in your pockets.


Author Jesper Klein / Translator: GPT4

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Make Friends Not Labels


Make Friends Not Labels AI Art about keeping your future off paradigms / UV Z.Preston series 04/23

Make Friends Not Labels: Embracing a Paradigm-Free Future

By Zoey Preston, contributing airtist and visionary
In a world that has become increasingly marked by divisions and limitations, it is imperative that we strive for unity and connection. We are living in an era where we tend to judge and label others based on predetermined paradigms. These labels, whether based on race, religion, gender, or any other socially constructed category, have created a pervasive sense of separation among us.
As an artist, it is my duty to challenge these paradigms and encourage a shift in perspective. It is with great motivation and excitement that I introduce my new art project, "Make Friends Not Labels." Through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovative artistic techniques, I aim to create a thought-provoking visual experience that inspires viewers to envision a future devoid of rigid paradigms.
The concept behind this project is rooted in the power of friendship and human connection. In a world where our identities have become entangled with labels, we have forgotten the beauty of embracing each other for who we truly are. With each stroke of the brush and every line of code, I intend to dismantle the barriers that separate us and foster a sense of togetherness.
Using AI technology, I will create stunning and immersive artworks that challenge viewers to engage with the pieces on a deeper level. The AI will analyze and interpret text, images, and speeches from diverse individuals across the globe, capturing the essence of their stories, experiences, and dreams. Through this synthesis, the AI-generated artwork will depict a visual representation of unity, where labels dissolve and friendships thrive.
The purpose of this project extends beyond the realms of the art world. It is a call to action for society as a whole, urging us to redefine our relationships, both with ourselves and with others. By exploring the potential of technology alongside art, we have an opportunity to transcend the confines of our current paradigms and create a future that is inclusive, compassionate, and free from judgment.
"Make Friends Not Labels" will undoubtedly be a catalyst for meaningful conversations and introspection. By seeing our shared humanity illuminated through AI art, we can confront the biases deeply ingrained within ourselves. This art project strives to break the cycle of stereotyping and encourages viewers to reassess preconceived notions, fostering curiosity, empathy, and understanding.
I invite you all to embark on this transformative artistic journey, as we navigate the uncharted waters of a paradigm-free future. Let us stand together, challenging the status quo and celebrating the diversity that enriches our world. Let us remember that labels only serve to limit our true potential, and true connection lies in the ability to embrace one another as friends, rather than as mere manifestations of arbitrary categories.
Together, through "Make Friends Not Labels," we can inspire a paradigm shift that will transcend generations, ensuring a future where acceptance and understanding prevail over division and discrimination. //written by squarespace ai