BMW has showcased The Electric Art Canvas exhibit at the Art Basel 2023. The exhibit is an extension of The Ultimate AI Masterpiece and features contemporary artists. The unveiling marks the first time the virtual work is being exhibited physically.
The Electric AI Canvas features the BMW i5 dynamic canvas for generative art and was on display up to June 18. The exhibition of the Electric AI was in collaboration with Nathan Shipley (from Goldby, Silverstein & Partners) and Gary Yeh (from ArtDrunk). The AI models were developed by BMW upon a foundational model trained 50,000+ images spanning more than 900 years of art history. The AI generates abstract animations using contemporary and classical art styles, then projected them onto the canvas.
The BMW art canvas uses Nvidia’s NI architecture StyleGAN, to bring out artistic styles and evolving abstract animations. The AI adapts to specific artists’ work by modifying different algorithms and parameters. Such animations essentially capture the essence of the artists’ artworks. The animations are presented through projection mapping onto the i5 and incorporate distinctive artistic styles. In addition, mirrors enhance and reflect the animations for an immersive viewing experience for art enthusiasts.
The experts driving the project in collaboration with BMW, Shipley, and Yeh focused on AI’s ability to support and amplify artists’ visions. This responsible and thoughtful experimentation with AI, according to BMW, helps to reinforce its commitment to human-centered tech and sustainability.
The BMW i5 was launched as part of the 2024 S series models. It has an 84.3kWh battery and a range of up to 295 miles. The BMW i5 eDrive40 offers 335hp and a torque of 295Nm. It can reach 60mph in just 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 120mph. The M60 has a rating of 590hp and achieves 60mph in 3.7 seconds. That model has a top speed of 143mph.
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