Art has undergone numerous transformations throughout history, and technology has played a major role in this progression. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no exception and has greatly impacted the art market in recent years. From automating repetitive tasks to fostering new forms of art, AI has revolutionized the art industry. One of the …
Hypertextual Interactive Storytelling is a type of digital storytelling that allows the audience to interact with the story in a non-linear way, giving them the power to shape and mold the story as they see fit. In simple terms, it’s like playing a choose-your-own-adventure book on boosted. The concept of hypertextual storytelling can be traced …
Nicolas Schöffer (1912-1992) was a French artist and cybernetic pioneer who was at the forefront of the relationship between art and technology in the mid-20th century. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Schöffer studied architecture and sculpture before relocating to Paris in the 1930s. In the years that followed, he became a leading figure in the international …
Golan Levin (born 1972) is an American artist who has been at the forefront of the intersection between art, technology, and design for over two decades. Born in Israel and raised in the United States, Levin studied computer science and electronic music before pursuing an MFA in design from Carnegie Mellon University. Since then, he …
The gaming industry has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years, with the introduction of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies revolutionizing the way we play video games. This shift has also impacted the way video games are marketed and promoted, leading to a growing trend in the use of virtual …
Digital humans and avatars have become an increasingly popular marketing tool in recent years. With the growth of technology, digital humans can now mimic human behavior and emotions, making them a powerful marketing tool that is here to stay. “Virtual influencers” have the potential to revolutionize the way brands interact with consumers. With digital humans, …
Introduction The use of Synthetic Actors, also known as Digital Avatars, is a rapidly evolving field within the film and gaming industry. These digital avatars can be modeled and animated to look and behave like real actors, and are used for a variety of purposes, such as motion capture, facial capture, and body language. The …
The rise of synthetic media, specifically deepfake technology, has led to a growing concern among scholars and thought leaders about the potential for these technologies to contribute to the further erosion of privacy and autonomy in our culture. Deepfake technology allows for the creation of highly realistic and convincing digital images and videos that can …
Virtual reality (VR) technology has been around for decades, but it wasn’t until the 2010s that it began to gain mainstream attention. In 2012, Oculus VR, a company specializing in VR technology, was founded. They released their first VR headset, the Oculus Rift, in 2016. This was followed by other major players in the tech …
Web3 technology is revolutionizing the art industry, enabling new forms of creative expression and community building. As a media research team, we are particularly interested in exploring the ways in which this technology is impacting the art world. In this blog post, we will provide a brief overview of the history of web3 and its …
