Campbell's introduces a gallery of 'pAIntings'

Deep-rooted in art and pop culture, Campbell’s has introduced its ‘pAIntings’ in Canada. This new initiative brings to life engaging visualizations of how the iconic Campbell’s cans could have been painted in the popular art styles – all using AI.  

Showcasing artistic styles like surrealism and abstract, Campbell’s pAIntings combine tradition with modernity. Staying true to its history, Campbell’s aims to tap into today’s culture with pAIntings.

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Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s VR installation wins Oscar

Neil Kellerhouse

It’s been 22 years since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have handed out a special Oscar to someone (the last one was Toy Story in 1995) and there have only been less than two dozen given out. And for the first time, a virtual reality experience gets the award. The Academy is giving two-time Oscar-winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Carne y Arena (Virtually Present, Physically Invisible) VR installation that’s currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It looks into the experience of Mexican refugees and combines physical spaces—which features sand-covered floor, a spare and cold waiting room, and multi-screen video installation—and an Oculus Rift.

According to John Bailey, the Academy’s president, Carne y Arena “opened for us new doors of cinematic perception… More than even a creative breakthrough in the still emerging art form of virtual reality, it viscerally connects us to the hot-button political and social realities of the U.S.-Mexico border.”

Source: Polygon

Over 100 Artists will display brain sculptures in Toronto this summer

By Sonya Davidson

When you're visiting Toronto this summer you'll probably notice brain sculptures in and around the city. Beginning on June 3, 2016, The Brain Project will take over our most loved spaces in the city featuring 100 original works by internationally acclaimed artists, designers and celebrities. The customized brain sculptures will dot our cityscape all to raise awareness for brain health and research at Baycrest Health Sciences. 

Artists participating include Gary Taxali, who unveiled the first completed brain sculpture at the media event today, as well as Mr. Brainwash, Karim Rashid, Alec Monopoly, David Drebin, Dani Cooperman, Andre Monet and many more. Also announced are celebrities participants including Kim Kardashian West and daughter North West and Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy. 

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Apple stores now display art made with Apple products

Apple first launched it “Start Something New” campaign online to show off art created with the use of company’s products and third-party apps. Now, they’re bringing the experience to retail stores as well. This campaign is said to be a first for Apple. As they’ve never done something that spanned both website and retail stores and it isn’t focused on their products as much as it focuses on its hardware, software, and third-party apps.

"Every piece in this gallery was created on an Apple product," the company has said. "Every brushstroke, every pixel, and every frame of film was brought to life by talented Apple users from around the world. As you explore their work, we hope it inspires you to create something new."

Source: Storeteller | Via: Apple Insider