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SUMMARY:Art Gallery Talks 2
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Neither Utopia Nor Dystopia\n\nAt SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 in
  Tokyo, the Art Gallery seeks to present groundbreaking and impactful crea
 tions that intersect art, science, technology, society, and the environmen
 t. In an era of information saturation, where the essence and veracity of 
 matters may blur, we champion concrete expressions to reaffirm our reality
 , moving beyond mere idealism.\n\nThe theme “Neither Utopia Nor Dystopia” 
 eschews the stark dichotomy often portrayed between utopian and dystopian 
 extremes, crafting a realm for patient engagement with the manifold aspect
 s of reality and fostering the gradual maturation of values. This thematic
  direction nudges artists to uncover the subtle allure, intricacy, and pro
 fundity inherent in our day-to-day lives, urging them to craft palpable vi
 sions.\n\nThrough the distinctive lenses of artists, we aspire to recalibr
 ate our perception of the interplay between society, the environment, and 
 technology, thereby enriching our collective comprehension. We envisage a 
 tapestry of works that, at times, unveil hidden truths and beauties, and a
 t other times, navigate the intricate web of emotions and relationships, c
 ulminating in a corporeal portrayal of our world. In alignment with these 
 themes, the SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Art Gallery casts a wide net, eagerly solic
 iting a spectrum of artistic endeavors, spanning artworks, projects, perfo
 rmances, platforms, and communities.\n\nJoin us at the SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 
 Art Gallery in Tokyo, Japan, as we question, explore, and engage with the 
 intricate and multifaceted realities of our times.\n\nMatrix Model and Ube
 rbau\n\n"Matrix Model and Uberbau" is a real-time simulation about the par
 allel histories of computer graphics technology, AI, and financial crisis.
  In a space half sports stadium and half construction site, various script
 ed events were driven by deep learning “predictions” of the 2007-08 Shangh
 ...\n\n\nRui Hu (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou
 ), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) and Susan Yingshu Chen 
 (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)\n---------------------\nE
 vent Modeling\n\nEvent Modeling consists of two works (#dump and AI Fossil
 ) that scrape social media text to generate 3d sculptures within simulated
  virtual and interactive environments.  Real-time social media posts trigg
 er corresponding 3D model dumps into a virtual landfill and crystallize in
 to AI generated fossi...\n\n\nMark Ramos (Pratt Institute, New York Univer
 sity) and Ziyang Wu (China Academy of Art)\n---------------------\nCarbon 
 Farm\n\nContribute your CO2 to Carbon Gardener. Our system captures and fe
 eds it to algae, which we harvest and convert into bioplastics. Our system
  transforms the hot-air statements of governments and corporations into a 
 powerful grassroots bio-production ingredient.\n\n\nJiabao Li (University 
 of Texas at Austin, University of Tokyo) and Ben Evanson (University of Te
 xas at Austin)\n---------------------\nPatriotic Stamp Machine\n\nPatrioti
 c Stamp Machine draws inspiration from a series of recent incidents in Hon
 g Kong. It features a real-time, CNC-controlled stamp painting machine alo
 ngside a column of CRT TVs displaying a series of three-channel videos.\n\
 n\nMiu Ling Lam (City University of Hong Kong)\n---------------------\nAtt
 raction of image\n\nThis work contrasts AI generated images of "Enoshima",
  a famous tourist destination in Japan, with photos taken by imitating the
 m locally. These images are uploaded to SNS. The cycle of AI generating id
 eal realities and returning images that imitate them back to the Internet 
 accelerates bias and ide...\n\n\nAsuka Ishii and Kazuki Nagata (Keio Unive
 rsity)\n\nRegistration Category: Enhanced Access, Exhibit & Experience Acc
 ess, Experience Hall Exhibitor, Full Access, Full Access Supporter, Trade 
 Exhibitor\n\nLanguage Format: English Language\n\nSession Chair: Yasuaki K
 akehi (University of Tokyo)
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