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Refik Anadol
Coverage of Refik Anadol in the Nexus archive.
- I visited the 'world's first' AI art museum. It was dazzling, strange, and more thought-provoking than I expected.
Dataland, the 'world's first museum of AI arts,' opened in Los Angeles and features interactive AI-generated art trained on natural data. Founded by Refik Anadol and Efsun Erkiliç, it uses Google Cloud tools for sensory experiences like generative soundscapes and algorithmic scent adjustments.
- Yes, I enjoyed LA's new AI Museum. Here's why I still didn't like it
Dataland, the world’s first AI art museum in downtown LA, opened with its inaugural exhibit 'Machine Dreams: Rainforests' by Refik Anadol. The author attended a preview and described the experience as enjoyable but ultimately disliked it, criticizing its tech startup-like atmosphere and sensory overload.