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In the world of art, two significant events have caught the attention of collectors and enthusiasts alike. Firstly, Damien Hirst's latest venture into generative AI art, The Beautiful Paintings, is causing a stir, and secondly, the opening of the "Basquiat x Warhol: Painting Four Hands" exhibition in Paris is attracting art lovers far and wide.
Damien Hirst, in collaboration with Heni Editions, has introduced The Beautiful Paintings. This unique collection involves a machine learning algorithm, co-created by Hirst and Heni's data science team, allowing collectors to design their own Spin Paintings. The physical prints, Diasec-mounted Giclée prints on aluminum composite panels, measure 85 x 140 cm and are priced at $5,000 plus applicable taxes. The entire edition of these AI-assisted spin paintings sold for approximately $20,994,000 before taxes.
However, details regarding the NFT versions of The Beautiful Paintings are not explicitly mentioned. Each physical artwork in this series is signed by Hirst on the front. The project highlights Hirst's expansion into generative AI art, blending traditional printmaking with machine learning design.
Moving on, the "Basquiat x Warhol: Painting Four Hands" exhibition has opened its doors in Paris, showcasing collaborative works by the legendary artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. The exhibition includes 80 jointly signed canvases, which is the largest number ever to be exhibited together. Additionally, archival documents from the artists and their peers provide additional depth and complexity.
Meanwhile, in Edmonton, Canada, an unexpected incident occurred at "Talus Dome", a sculpture made from 1000 handmade stainless steel spheres. Wakeem Courtoreille, a 26-year-old man, was trapped inside the sculpture after slipping and falling into the opening at the top. It took three teams of emergency responders, including a technical rescue team from the fire department, about an hour and a half to extract him. Courtoreille was fined $5,000 and charged with one count of mischief.
In a separate art-related event, an 18th-century Falangcai porcelain bowl, considered among the rarest and most valuable materials of the Qing dynasty, sold for $25 Million at Sotheby's Hong Kong.
Lastly, Damien Hirst has also created a new NFT practice that allows users to generate their own spin paintings through AI technology. The NFT is priced at $2,000 plus applicable taxes, and users can order a physically printed work or an NFT minted on the Ethereum blockchain. The process involves using WEBGL shaders, Perlin noise, and trigonometric functions to create paint layers.
These events underscore the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the art world, where traditional and digital mediums continue to intersect and innovate.
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