artificial intelligence

VR and the Evolving Role of Curators and Museum Professionals

VR and the Evolving Role of Curators and Museum Professionals

In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an engaging tool for museums, offering visitors immersive and interactive experiences that go beyond traditional exhibits. However, while VR promises enriched engagement, museum professionals still face multifaceted challenges. So far, most of the research conducted has focused on how museums utilize VR to attract more visitors and, as a result, raise their revenue. But VR is not only about that. Museum professionals and curators face multiple challenges that include integrating technology, curating content, and maintaining the authenticity and educational value of exhibits while meeting the demands of modern-day audiences. 

AI and Art Auctions

AI and Art Auctions

Although art auctioning is a long-established and time-honoring form of trading, the method and fashion of art auctioning are also challenged and transformed to reflect the needs and trends of each era. In this technology-driven era, specifically in the age of AI, in which all fields of profession and markets are being affected,  the world of art auctions is also being transformed at a rapid speed.  

December News: AI, Art & Pop Culture

December News: AI, Art & Pop Culture

As 2023 comes to a close, Artificial Intelligence remains front of mind as tech giants continue to develop more powerful language models. The rapid development comes with growing concern for privacy and energy consumption. Meanwhile, arts organizations use technology to stay on top of trends - bringing popular culture into museums or adjusting to changing voice in social media.  And, as the year comes to a close, the Arts Management and Technology Laboratory is taking a break for the next couple of weeks. Check back January 1 for new content, follow us on socials, or rewind to some of your favorite 2023 articles and podcasts.

In What Ways is AI Disrupting the Dance Industry?

In What Ways is AI Disrupting the Dance Industry?

In the realm of dance, AI has revolutionized training, choreography, and performance. This article explores AI’s impact on the dance industry, and its potential to enhance accessibility, not only for dance but for performing arts at large.

AI as a Support for Curatorial Practice in Museums

AI as a Support for Curatorial Practice in Museums

The merging of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and human cognitive systems has catalyzed a profound digital transformation of our lifestyles and production methods. This shift is particularly noticeable in the art field, where the integration of AI has sparked innovative ideas and prompted new assessments of traditional practices. Art museums are investigating the potential of AI in collection management, improving visitor experiences, and ticketing attendance data. Of these, the field of art curation is one that is undergoing an evolution.

November News: The Changing Landscape for Digital Participation in the Arts

November News: The Changing Landscape for Digital Participation in the Arts

Exciting to many, distressing to some – digital media continues to hold the largest share of arts participation, and platforms are finding new ways to engage with online audiences. As new trends emerge, creators across disciplines are advocating and winning  fair compensation and increased protection of their work. From SAG-AFTRA to regional theatre, contracts with creators are offering greater rewards for digital content and protections for current and future AI.

Evolving Applications of AI and VR in Art Conservation, Preservation, and Reconstruction

Evolving Applications of AI and VR in Art Conservation, Preservation, and Reconstruction

The field of art conservation has long been a community of highly specialized and skilled professionals, often whom have dedicated hundreds of hours to understanding meticulous processes and materials. They are entrusted by institutions and the public to preserve and protect pieces of culture and history- works which often occupy fragile and delicate states for the remainder of their existence. Many of these pieces have lived long periods of time, having witnessed conflict, cultural changes, and geopolitical events over the course of history.

How President Biden's Executive Order Might Affect Artists and Arts Organizations

How President Biden's Executive Order Might Affect Artists and Arts Organizations

On Monday, the headlines were ablaze with President Biden’s executive order addressing safe, secure, and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. At 111 pages, the order offers a breadth of policy frameworks and standards creation that affect government operations and industry reporting. However, several areas of note have a direct potential impact on the work of artists and arts organizations: Watermarks of content authenticity, Copyright, and Labor.

October's News: Regulation, Disinformation, and Leveraging the Metaverse

October's News: Regulation, Disinformation, and Leveraging the Metaverse

October offers some seizmic change in the technology regulation space concerning an executive A.I. order, ‘deepfake’ mimicking, and the use of A.I. and the metaverse to enact positive change.

Exploring the Feasibility of AI Music Therapy

Exploring the Feasibility of AI Music Therapy

Patients can now enjoy music therapy through smartphones or computers, breaking geographical barriers. Music therapists have become more professional, with mandatory qualifications and standardized practices. These developments have paved the way for the emergence and growth of AI music therapy.