Emi Kusano: Reimagining Culture through AI Photography
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On this episode our guest is Emi Kusano, an AI artist who has exhibited with Bright Moments, created works for Gucci, been auctioned at Christie’s, and had her artwork featured on fashion & beauty magazine covers.
Recorded on October 20 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:21) Emi's Diverse Career Background
(03:56) Overcoming Challenges On Artistic Journey
(06:20) Excitement Of Discovering NFTs
(11:26) Success of Zombie Zoo Project
(15:05) Motivation Behind Genesis NFT "Love Is IPO"
(18:22) Inspiration For Shinsei Galverse Project
(21:47) Interest In Nostalgia And Elements From The Past
(24:32) Process Involved In Creating Neural Fad Artworks
(27:37) Concept Expressed Through Fictional Sub-Cultures
(34:00) Pixels Representing Pieces Of One's Identity
(36:19) Realizing Artistic Vision Through Collaboration
(40:03) Creating Digital Self Portraits
(44:12) Themes Of Identity In Synthetic Reflection Series
(46:18) Public Exhibitions Of Emi's Work
(49:24) Which Anime Character Would Emi Choose To Be?
(51:05) Upcoming Events And Exhibitions Featuring Emi's Art
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