Artificial Intelligence (AI) is sparking new creative avenues in the art world, much to the interest of many artists. In contrast, some have expressed fears of becoming outdated. However, AI does not pose any threat to traditional arts; instead, it offers an opportunity for artists to explore new channels and enhance their work. For instance, in the Midjourney server, artists pull inspiration from AI for conventional art pieces in joint voice streams. Similarly, AI helps artists in Facebook comic book groups develop comic narratives.
AI does not spell doom for traditional artists because, with the increased use of technology in art production, the outcome becomes less appealing. This is due to the resulting oversupply of digital art due to easy-to-use software, leading to a diminished interested in the sector. In contrast, the demand for physical art remains high. This is proven by the growing popularity of traditional artists across social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter, where artists sell original works, exclusive content, stickers, and prints. Furthermore, traditional art materials like ceramics, textiles, and sculptures are witnessing a revival.
Art created from AI is manipulated by a generator that recognizes the content of millions of images, causing some concerns about artists’ consent to use their work. However, the legal and ethical challenges will be dealt with in time, so traditional-medium artists have no reason to panic. In the same manner, the advent of photography and digital art did not obliterate the value or aesthetics of traditional art; AI will not do so either. AI-generated art will just carve out its particular niche, and all art forms will continue to express and narrate in their unique spaces.
Rather than seeing AI-generated art as a menace, artists should view it with curiosity and openness to its history, potential, and uncertain future. A perfect example is “Unsupervised,” an early AI masterpiece displayed at MoMA in New York. Its creator, Refik Anadol, used machine learning to interpret the museum’s collection and “imagine” about modernized abstraction.
In conclusion, Anadol’s work, including three displayed at MoMA, and his effect on the Grammy Awards, demonstrate how answers to profound ethical questions can be turned into causes for optimism. Therefore, just as it has done over the decades, the art world can continue to accommodate AI-generated art. We should consider the growth of this field as an opportunity rather than a threat to conventional art.
