New Exhibition at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University (BCU) has launched a new art exhibition titled ‘All Watched Over: New Approaches AI Co-creation, Collaboration and Creativity.’ The exhibition opened its doors today at BCU’s Parkside building and aims to integrate artificial intelligence as a medium for artistic collaboration.

Highlighting AI in Art

The exhibition features works from BCU staff, students, alumni, and international contributors, designed to challenge perceptions of AI and demonstrate how it can enhance creativity. It showcases how human creators can actively engage with AI to produce original works, rather than viewing AI merely as a tool.

Gareth Courage, a lecturer in Illustration at BCU, emphasized the ongoing dialogue about the legitimacy of new technologies in art. Courage stated, ‘When a new technology arrives, there is often plenty of discussion about its legitimacy as an art form.’ He believes that while this technology can potentially deskill creators, it can also propel their work in innovative directions.

Artist Perspectives

Participating artist Christoph Grünberger, co-founder of AI Art Magazine, shared insights about his series EMO|NGN, which explores the relationship between authenticity and technology. Grünberger stated, ‘Using AI effectively requires vision, judgment, and a deep understanding of the tools at hand.’ He emphasized the importance of transparency in using AI in the creative process.

The exhibition reflects BCU’s commitment to equipping students with the skills they need for the future, as AI continues to influence various fields. Courage remarked, ‘Failing to engage with technology like gen-AI would be a disservice to our students.’

The exhibition runs at BCU’s Parkside building from January 8 to January 31, 2025, highlighting the evolving potential of AI in the arts. For further details, visit the BCU website.

Looking to the Future

Grünberger concluded, ‘We’re now entering a phase of refinement with AI, rather than dramatic breakthroughs. The conversation is shifting from how much better AI can get to how we can maximize its potential as a partner in creativity.’ This evolution could redefine innovation in the arts.

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