DeepMind's AI-Generated Silent Film 'The Great Voyage'
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Google's DeepMind has released a three-minute video, "The Great Voyage", generated using vintage photography as inspiration. The video is based on a Charlie Chaplin-era silent movie format and features AI-generated title cards with music playing in the background. The film follows an inventor and his wife as they sail to a new world, reminiscent of Fritz Lang's 1927 classic Metropolis. DeepMind used Google Imagen, Veo 2 Image to Video, Gemini, Lyria 2, Final Cut Pro, and Logic Pro to create the video, showcasing its capabilities in image generation and music composition.
Johnny Depp created two art pieces for his ex-wife Vanessa and daughter Lily Rose. One painting, "Add the Light," features a portrait of himself, inspired by advice from another artist who suggested focusing on what's left when everything else fades away. The artwork is now available for sale on Castle Fine Art's official website.
Johnny Depp's Art Collection Showcases Family Ties
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Johnny Depp's latest art collection, "Let the Light In", features two intimate watercolours from the early 2000s, created during his time at Le Hameau in France with partner Vanessa Paradis and their children Lily-Rose and Jack. The first piece, "A Rose Is a Rose, Is a Rose", is a delicate painting of a flower symbolising Lily-Rose, while the second, "Add the Light", is a self-portrait inspired by advice from fellow artists.
Kang Jing, a Singaporean comic artist, has collaborated with Archie Comics on an SG60 exclusive variant cover featuring iconic Singaporean elements and characters from the popular franchise. The cover showcases a playful scene of Archie and his friends enjoying durian, a beloved tropical fruit in Singapore, while exploring Gardens by the Bay. This project was inspired by Jing's desire to celebrate Singapore's 60th birthday through his love for pop culture. Jing has also worked with Topps on several Star Wars projects, including the 2024 Chrome Galaxy series, and previously collaborated with Boom! Studios on a Power Rangers variant cover that sold out at Singapore Comic Con 2024.
Local Artist Balances Family with Creative Pursuit
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A local artist, whose name has not been disclosed, dedicates her free time to honing her craft, exploring various artistic mediums and techniques. Her commitment to self-improvement serves as an inspiration to women who aspire to pursue their passion for art while balancing family responsibilities.
ABS-CBN Music creatives, led by Manalo and Labayen, have released a song titled "Alay Kapwa" to encourage listeners to take part in the Alay Kapwa movement. The song's purpose is to stir compassion among listeners, with its release coinciding with Caritas Manila's 50th year celebration.
The Manila Times is hosting an expo featuring experts such as Allan Tan, Carla Joy Haboc, and Fleire Castro to discuss AI's impact on the future. The event includes a Case Competition where teams will develop AI-powered solutions that enhance human creativity, judged by Dr. Ezekiel Bernardo, Rochelle Fajardo, and Allan Tan.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is expanding its offerings to include a minor in Applied AI, available to all students across majors, to equip creative professionals with tools for integrating intelligent systems into their careers. The university, which enrolls over 18,500 students from 110 countries, has earned top rankings for degree programs in various fields and boasts a 99% employment rate among recent graduates. SCAD's research arm, SCADask, provides strategic insights to business and media partners through design-centered research initiatives, including the annual Al Summit, which brings together luminaries and experts to discuss AI's impact on design and creative careers.
The "América Soy Yo" exhibition celebrates the cultural melting pot of America by exploring the complex relationships between land, body, and borders. It delves into the experiences of immigrants and their struggles with labor and sustenance, highlighting the generational wounds that arise from these interactions.