AI Generates First Sculpture
The Stockholm National Museum of Science and Technology recently unveiled a groundbreaking work of art – the world’s first sculpture created entirely by artificial intelligence. Known as “The Impossible Statue,” this sculpture is a representation of an androgynous man and stands at a height of 1.5 meters with a weight of 500 kg.
Crafted from stainless steel, the sculpture features a material covering on its lower part and holds a bronze globe in its right hand. The concept behind this innovative piece originated from the programmers at Sandvik, a Swiss engineering group. They sought to combine elements from the artistic styles of five renowned masters – Michelangelo, Auguste Rodin, Kathe Kollwitz, Kotaro Takamura, and Augusta Savage – and imbue this knowledge into artificial intelligence.
Utilizing a neural network, these programmers fed the gathered information to the AI, which proceeded to generate multiple variations of two-dimensional images. These images were then transformed into three-dimensional models, resulting in the creation of “The Impossible Statue.”
This groundbreaking achievement highlights the potential of artificial intelligence in the world of art and creativity. By merging different artistic styles and training AI to translate this knowledge into physical sculptures, we witness the fusion of human creativity with the capabilities of advanced technology.
“The Impossible Statue” serves as a testament to the endless possibilities that arise when art and technology collaborate. As the boundaries of artistic expression continue to be pushed, we can anticipate even more innovative creations brought forth by the integration of artificial intelligence in the field of sculpture and beyond.
Source: ORIENT news
