Webinar titled “ART + AI 2025: Experiences and Future Horizons“ was held on December 19, 2024, as a final part of the public program of the AI Hokusai Art & Tech Research Project. It's a special event summarizing the year’s achievements in the Art+AI sector and offering professional forecasts for 2025. During this webinar, we reflected on the most significant milestones and highlights of our project over the past year, showcasing key advancements, collaborations, and breakthr

The discussion titled “AI Art: Creation & Curation“ was held on December 12, 2024, as part of the public program of the AI Hokusai Art & Tech Research Project. We'll try to explore how artificial intelligence revolutionizes art-making and curating, reshaping creative processes, storytelling, and exhibition methods. Learn which AI tools are most in demand by artists, discover cutting-edge curatorial techniques, and understand the unique aspects of curating AI-driven art projec

Webinar titled “AI ART & VR: Technologies and Architecture of Virtual Worlds“ was held on December 5, 2024, as part of the public program of the AI Hokusai Art & Tech Research Project. In this webinar, we didn't only examine the artistic and technological aspects of VR but also considered its implications for architects, art managers, and the broader creative community. What role do architects play in shaping virtual worlds? How can we collaborate with developers to create me

Webinar titled “Speculative Assemblage: Generative Art and Experimental Visualization“ was held on November 28, 2024, as part of the public program of the AI Hokusai Art & Tech Research Project. In this thought-provoking online session, New Media Artist and Researcher Weidi Zhang shares her firsthand experience with interactive AI art projects and experimental visualization techniques. Discover how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the creative landscape and pushing the

An open discussion titled “AI Art: Aesthetics – Myth or Reality?“ was held on November 21, 2024, as part of the public program of the AI Hokusai Art & Tech Research Project. Let's delve into the complexities of AI’s role in shaping the future of art, examining how AI technologies challenge traditional notions of artistic value, creativity, and authorship. This open discussion featured insights from experts, artists, and technologists, shedding light on the rapidly evolving in

A couple of weeks ago, we launched our Art + AI residency  — an amazing experimental online lab where artists explore Hokusai's legacy...

An open discussion titled “AI Art: Monetization & Collecting“ was held on November 14, 2024, as part of the public program of the AI Hokusai Art & Tech Research Project. This discussion brought together experts, artists, and collectors to explore the evolving art market for AI-driven works, including topics like value determination, ownership, and the appeal of AI as a collectible medium. Participants gained insight into how AI is reshaping traditional art economics and the o

The first topic of an open discussion as part of the AI Hokusai Art & Tech Research Project was   “The Ethics of AI in the Arts.”  Our Open Discussions are an opportunity to explore and debate how AI is reshaping the art world and participate in a global dialogue at the intersection of technology and creativity. Speakers :  •  DAVID GUNKEL  - researcher, author, professor of technology ethics and aesthetics; • PAUL ROSERO CONTRERAS  - researcher, interdisciplinary artist, pro

We received 370 (!!!) applications from all over the world. Brilliant entries from Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan,...

The highly anticipated results of the "From Paper to Digital" competition have been revealed. The competition, organized by AI Hokusai...

1. Who is eligible to apply?  Artists and collectives without any restrictions on age, nationality, race, gender  2. How can I apply?...

1. Intro The AI Hokusai Open Call  is an international contest to select artists for an online residency program as part of the AI...