As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in virtual worlds and digital artistry, the announcement of Refik Anadol’s DATALAND AI museum leaves me absolutely thrilled! This pioneer in AI art is not just pushing boundaries, but obliterating them with his visionary approach. The prospect of experiencing AI-powered immersion on a scale never before realized is nothing short of mind-blowing!
Renowned AI art innovator Refik Anadol has unveiled plans for the inauguration of the world’s first artificial intelligence museum of arts, DATALAND. Expected to open in 2025, this groundbreaking museum specializes in data visualization and algorithmic development. The architecturally stunning DATALAND will reside within Gehry-designed Grand LA, becoming a part of the prestigious collection of landmark arts and culture institutions in Downtown Los Angeles that includes the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, The Broad, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
As an enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that DATALAND extends an inclusive invitation to everyone, offering unique experiences that blend machine learning with cutting-edge sensory and visualization tech in unprecedented ways. This, as Refik Anadol Studio recently declared, is all happening on a scale and quality unmatched thus far. In line with its mission, DATALAND aims to merge online educational resources, serve as a vast, nature-centric data bank, and eventually amass an extensive gallery of AI-generated art.
At the museum, the initial displays will showcase the Large Nature Model, a unique open-source AI system exclusively using natural data. This pioneering endeavor, introduced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland earlier this year, aims to foster environmental consciousness.
Elevating the immersion experience even further, the aroma of these galleries will be artificially intelligent. Anadol has collaborated with a fragrance company, developing an AI model based on more than half a million scents. As he shared with the Los Angeles Times, “Upon entering this room, it’s as if it’s dreaming of every flower in existence.” And indeed, you can experience these AI-generated dreams through the scents.
In 2014, Anadol teamed up with Efsun Erkiliç, another artist and cultural researcher, to establish a studio bearing his name. Since then, this Turkish artist specializing in new media has risen as a pioneer in AI-driven art, showcasing projects at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the Sphere in Las Vegas, and the UN headquarters. Notably, last year, the Museum of Modern Art purchased his 2022 installation titled “Unsupervised“, becoming the first generative AI artwork in their permanent collection.
To stay informed about the upcoming launch of DATALAND, please visit our museum’s website and our Instagram page for the latest news and announcements.
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2024-09-25 00:26