Human In The Loop
In an era where technology and artistry converge, this initiative emerges as a pioneering exploration into the symbiotic relationship between human artists and artificial intelligence. The project delves into the intricate dialogue between human-inspired creativity and the innovative visions proposed by AI.
At the heart of our endeavor is the artistic residency. Here, 1-3 artists embark on a transformative journey, steered by AI-generated non-existent art descriptions. These "blueprints", or instruction sheets, contain comprehensive information for the realization of the artwork, encompassing inspiration, aesthetic and conceptual references, and stylistic guidelines. The challenge lies in the artists' ability to interpret and adapt to these AI-generated instructions, pushing the boundaries of their creativity while adhering to the AI's vision.
Complementing the residency are two integral workshops. These platforms will see the guiding artist and the resident artists come to share their experiences and insights during the work. They will delve into the intricacies of their collaboration with the AI, elucidating the challenges, and revelations encountered. The primary objective of this workshop is to demystify the AI-art collaboration, offering participants a clear understanding of how a machine's creativity can harmoniously blend with human intuition and emotion to birth unique artworks.
The culmination of our project will be the exhibitions, where both the art and the process stemming from the AI-human collaboration will be showcased.
- Exploration: To understand the depth and breadth of AI's artistic comprehension and its potential to guide and challenge human artists.
- Expression: To witness the resurgence of human creativity as it navigates, adapts to, and eventually transcends the boundaries set by AI.
- Education: Through the workshop, to offer a transparent view into the dance between the structured world of AI and the fluid realm of human artistry.
Roberto Beragnoli
Roberto Beragnoli was born in Florence in 1990 and has had a passion for illustration and painting since a young age. He went on to complete his studies in Computer Science and Philosophy at the University of Florence before embarking on a career in design, artificial intelligence, prototyping, and MVP development. Beragnoli worked in collaboration with WASP and PNAT, a University of Florence spin-off directed by Prof. Stefano Mancuso, where he designed the monitoring system for PNAT's Jellyfish Barge project for EXPO 2015 in Milan. The project aimed to address sustainable food production in urban environments. Beragnoli subsequently founded his own digital art studio the same year. In 2022, Beragnoli held his first solo exhibition, entitled "Treasures from the Subsidence of the Domus of the Thousand Mosaics". This was a collective performance centered around a fictional Roman Domus discovered in the city. The exhibition, which explored the theme of truth and fiction in contemporary society, was realized entirely through the use of different artificial intelligences. It was presented by Magazzeno Arte Contemporanea in collaboration with the Municipality of Ravenna during the VII Biennale del Mosaico Contemporaneo. Currently, Beragnoli works in the Mamazen Startup Studio where he focuses on idea validation and MVP development. His artistic practice is deeply rooted in his background in computer science and philosophy. He utilizes artificial intelligence and algorithms to explore the intersection between physical mediums and the digital world, seeking to engage in a dialogue with previous artists and highlight both continuity and breaks in the history of art. Beragnoli's research interests include the study of languages and their performative acts through new technologies, the creation of art through automatic learning processes, and the manipulation of space/time concepts. Through his work, Beragnoli aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of art and technology.