The Past’s Future: What Retro Tech Art Tells Us About Now

The Intersect of Tech and Art

We explore the dynamic ways in which historical visions of the future shape our present creative landscape. Juergen Berkessel's latest newsletter provides the backbone for an engaging discussion, delving into the intersection of AI’s practical uses in design, the evolving nature of traditional art forms in the digital age, and the predictive power of retro-tech art. From the innovative AI-driven installations at Taiwan Design Week to Carmen Mackler Holler's digitally inspired poster designs, our hosts examine how these creative endeavors echo and reinterpret past expectations of the future.

Join us as we journey through thought-provoking topics such as the historical context of AI in art, exemplified by pioneers like Harold Cohen, and the rise of parametric architecture and generative AI photography, which challenge conventional definitions of creativity and functionality. With insights into exhibitions like "Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet" at the Tate Modern and groundbreaking uses of AI in storytelling and authentication, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how past predictions shape current artistic innovations. Tune in to discover what retro tech art tells us about our present and future creative possibilities.

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1. Introduction and Overview [00:00:00]
2. AI's Impact on Design at Taiwan Design Week [00:00:32]
3. Carmen Mackler Holler's Digital Age Posters [00:01:59]
4. Electric Dreams Exhibition at the Tate Modern [00:03:27]
5. Parametric Architecture [00:05:03]
6. AI Photography and Charlie Ingman [00:06:37]
7. Photorealistic 3D Italian City Scene [00:08:01]
8. Canva's Integration of AI Tools [00:09:49]
9. AI-Based Authentication in Art [00:10:23]
10. Urgency of Embracing AI Tools [00:12:01]
11. Sign Off [00:13:17]: