The alpha:
- Digital artist collective Exquisite Workers has teamed up with Superchief Gallery NFT and Web3 marketplace Foundation to host AI Surrealism, an AI art exhibition in New York from June 2-8.
- Billed as the largest AI art show of its kind, the exhibition will take place at The Oculus at the Westfield World Trade Center in the heart of New York. There will be more than 140 artworks from 100 artists, including Anna Dart, Haze Long, Javier Tomeo, Jenni Pasanen and postal photography pioneer Roope Rainisto.
- Starting June 2, the pieces in the exhibit will be available for auction on Foundation for seven days as open editions, priced at 0.02 ETH and 0.04 ETH, as well as limited edition 1/1s starting at 0.2 ETH.
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Curated by artists Anna Dart and Roger Haus, AI Surrealism is the latest in a series of exhibitions and events dedicated to showcasing and supporting artists using AI art tools in their work. The international gathering is intended to epitomize the arrival of a new era in creative expression that combines surrealism with technological advancement. The exhibition also coincides with the third anniversary of Exquisite Workers, a collective known since 2020 for its pioneering digital surrealism.
“The essence of surrealism is about exploring the subconscious, and AI technology taps into that same mysterious realm,” Dart, co-founder of Exquisite Workers and co-curator of the upcoming exhibition, said in a press release.
Dart’s sentiment reflects the concept that AI art, like surrealism, is a manifestation of human imagination, often resulting in unexpected and remarkable creative results. The works in AI surrealism span a wide spectrum of genres, including AI photography, AI animation, AI digital illustration hybrids, and AI jewelry design, reflecting the ever-expanding horizons of artistic expression these tools spawn.
Push the artificial envelope
Haus, co-curator of the exhibition and an artist known for his NFT collections including vintage anime aestheticemphasized the cultural importance of this artistic movement, saying “Surrealism has never been more important than it is today, and it provides a unique lens through which to explore the integration of AI and blockchain technology.”
Superchief Gallery NFT, a New York-based gallery known for its work in the NFT space, was instrumental in making the exhibition a reality and curating the inclusive and diverse lineup of artists. The gallery has been very active in promoting AI art in 2023, hosting AI art exhibitions in both Los Angeles and Seoul this spring.
Visitors can experience AI surrealism at Canvas 3.0, located in The Oculus at the Westfield World Trade Center. For those unable to attend in person, the exhibition will also be available online via Foundation.