Belgrade is hosting the 'DIGITAL ART - ANALOG' exhibition, aiming to explore the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and art. Running until October 2, the exhibition features works from renowned digital artists including Refik Anadola, Tyler Hobbs, and Claire Silver, alongside local creators.
The organizers emphasize the importance of digital art, seeking to demystify it and showcase its potential to enrich artistic experiences. They assert that digital art deserves recognition as a significant form within the art world.
A notable focus of the exhibition is the AI category, which raises questions about the role of technology in artistic creation. Darko Pavić, a visionary behind the exhibition, argues that AI is a tool rather than an independent creator, stating, 'Humans must direct AI, as it operates within the frameworks established by us.'
Pavić's work, 'Streets of Chicago,' illustrates how AI can evoke human emotions through its interpretations of urban life. He notes that while AI-generated images are based on data, they reveal a deeper connection to human experience.
The exhibition also features 'Generative Art,' which challenges traditional notions of authorship and creativity. Works like 'En Mi Cuerpo' by Juan Rodriguez Garcia delve into the limits of human exploration through algorithms, while Hobbs' QQL transforms collectors into active participants in the creative process.
Pavić highlights the resistance from traditional artists who view digital art as competition. However, he emphasizes that digital art is not a replacement but a parallel avenue for expression, enabling new voices in the art world.
In this context, Serbia is positioned to embrace the global digital art trend, with Pavić expressing optimism about the country's potential in this evolving landscape.