UK Artist Invites Public Selfies for AI National Portrait Project
A British artist is collecting selfies from adults across the country to create an AI-generated digital artwork. The project aims to explore ideas of national identity through technology.
rnz.co.nzA UK artist is asking adults across the country to submit selfies for an AI-generated digital artwork titled a national portrait. The project began three years ago as an idea to reimagine national identity. Participants watch as their images are transformed into sketches using artificial intelligence.
The work is displayed at London's National Portrait Gallery.
The artist has described the effort as a way to explore what national identity could be. Selfies are collected from people throughout the UK and processed into a signature artistic style with AI assistance.
Key Facts
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Artist developed concept for AI national portrait project.
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Artist invites UK adults to submit selfies for AI processing.
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Public participation may increase engagement with digital art projects.
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