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Art Appropriates Culture. Al Expropriates Culture.

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Inspired by an old classic book from Simon Lovell about the secret craft of cheats and hustlers …
Four black-and-white portraits of a young man performing a simple magic trick with a ball, arranged in a 2×2 grid. Yellow text reads: ‘How to cheat at everything – and lost it all with AI.’ The scene echoes vintage instructional magic photography.
November 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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In this fictional trailer, Roger Penrose invites his students to share first steps: sketches, models, fragile experiments. “Prospective Naiveté” resists rigid knowledge and avoids the trap of professionalism, trusting mistakes, setbacks and detours as a productive misunderstanding. #AI
September 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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You've still got time to visit the Independent #Self-Publishing Fair #Indiecon in #Hamburg today. The atmosphere is open and welcoming, and the discussions are thoughtful. With authoritarian tendencies on the rise, independent publishing is more important than ever. www.indiecon-festival.com
September 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Satirical poster for Vibe Coding – Starts Here, partly created with AI: a man stands wistfully in a meadow next to a sign reading “STARTS HERE” — parodying the decline of manual coding and critical thinking in tech.
August 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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« On continue à jouer – mais personne ne sait pourquoi ça a commencé. » found in a mock archive - #ai
June 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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1976, a group of young architecture students gathered in Jericho, Oxford. They were invited to build the impossible. They held models that could not exist, in front of buildings that could not lie. What they built was not a house, but a question in the shape of a home.
found in a mock archive - #ai
June 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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As a skilled children's book illustrator, your task is to create a hand-drawn tutorial for making animal shadow puppets. The position of your hand should correspond directly to the shape of the shadow, making it look as if it were lit from below.
AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an monster, which fails. AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an hedgehog, which fails. AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an giraffe, which fails. AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an poodle, which fails.
June 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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We grow by creating things through trial and error. AI-coding tools skip this process: Trae, Cursor, Windsurf, Bolt, Lovable, GitHub, ChatGPT, Claude, Cognition AI, Poolside AI, Replit, Tabnine, Diffblue.
Fake film poster inspired by Jason Santa Maria's thoughts. jasonsantamaria.com/blog/large-l...
This is a satirical film poster for 'Vibe Coding – Starts Here'. It shows a man in a meadow, standing melancholically next to a sign that reads 'STARTS HERE'. The poster parodies the replacement of manual programming with AI, presenting it as a tragic film about the loss of manual skills and critical thinking in the tech industry.
June 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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'… they can have three dolls or four dolls.'
Old man with three dolls.
May 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Four monologues about how easy it is to become relics.
(This is what the end of MAGA looks like.)
4 rotten red basecaps.
April 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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The Monument to the Third Term.
(This is what the end of MAGA looks like.)
Black and white image of a large, toppled statue head of Donald Trump lying among rubble and plant debris. Above the image, in pink lettering: "The Monument to the Third Term". Below, in blue lettering: "This is what the end of MAGA looks like."
April 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Sanewashing: Inflate Pea Brains
Surreal illustration of 'Sanewashing': identical-looking figures in business suits relax on a beach, their heads replaced by inflated orange balloons, the rear balloons much smaller than the dominant balloon in the foreground. Text appears at the bottom: Sanewashing: Inflate Pea Brains.
March 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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80,000 people in Hamburg, February 1, 2025 – stabil (German for 'standing strong together') against fascism! United against the alliance between conservatives and the far-right AfD in the German Bundestag. ✊ #NoToFascism #Hamburg
February 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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New Winner of the Cottingley Fairies Photo Hoax Contest. – AI/2024
This black and white photograph shows a scene with a young woman still in profile, focused in the foreground, drawing attention to a tiny fairy hovering in the middle ground. The fairy, with its delicate wings, is clear and seems to be the main focus. The background here is a darker forest, further emphasizing a sense of magic and otherworldliness. This black and white photograph depicts a young woman with long, flowing hair, captured in profile. She's looking towards the left with a slightly surprised or captivated expression. In the foreground and to the left of her, a tiny fairy with delicate wings is suspended in mid-air, suggesting a mystical or fantastical theme. The background appears to be a slightly out-of-focus woodland scene, enhancing the ethereal feel of the image.
January 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Spirit Photography and #AI --
Spirit photography from the late 19th century onwards aimed to show the materialisation of apparitions as "proof" of contact with spirits. This was key for photographers and mediums to justify their work, often under scrutiny due to frequent accusations of fraud.
photo from woman Cardboard Advanced Graphics Cardboard Cutout with Stand Function. Cardboard standing by the river, vintage photo, vintage film, grainy film - ai generated Phantom photographed in the sitting of 13 February, 1913, Dr. von Schrenck Notzing. Image from Dr. von Schrenck Notzing Phenomena of Materialisation with 225 illustrations, London 1923 https://archive.org/details/phenomenaofmater00schr/phenomenaofmater00schr
December 23, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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In response, Domestic Data Streamers generated a description, which prompted an old photograph of a mother and a daughter on a balcony in Barcelona. But it was not until Carmen saw a blurry, glitch version of this scene that she could really recognise what was before her as triggering the memory.
December 22, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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Ai is not ready for mirrors yet. (2024/11)
A female hand touches a small round mirror and appears in the mirror at the same time. A double image is created: hand and mirrored hand. However, as the image was created with the help of AI, the reflection of the hand is incorrect and shifted. Another female hand touches a small round mirror and appears in the mirror at the same time. A double image is created: hand and mirrored hand. However, as the image was created with the help of AI, the reflection of the hand is incorrect and shifted. A female 4 finger hand touches a small round mirror and appears in the mirror at the same time. A double image is created: hand and mirrored hand. However, as the image was created with the help of AI, the reflection of the hand is incorrect and shifted. A female hand touches a small round mirror and appears in the mirror at the same time. A double image is created: hand and mirrored hand. However, as the image was created with the help of AI, the reflection of the hand is incorrect and shifted.
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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The flaws in AI become a signature (or can be enforced by AI).

"Disconnected Shadows: Fragments of an Unmoored Self"
This image shows what appears to be the shadow cast by a man standing alone in casual clothing. The contrast between the dark shadow and the ground is striking. The lighting suggests that the image was taken on a sunny day, creating a sharp, well-defined shadow. The composition is minimalist and artistic, focussing on the interplay of light and shadow. The image was created with the help of AI. The shadow cast by the man is incorrect and slightly out of focus. This image shows what appears to be the shadow cast by a man standing alone in casual clothing. The contrast between the dark shadow and the ground is striking. The lighting suggests that the image was taken on a sunny day, creating a sharp, well-defined shadow. The composition is minimalist and artistic, focussing on the interplay of light and shadow. The image was created with the help of AI. The shadow cast by the man is incorrect and slightly out of focus. This image shows what appears to be the shadow cast by a woman standing not (?) alone in casual clothing. The contrast between the dark shadow and the ground is striking. The lighting suggests that the image was taken on a sunny day, creating a sharp, well-defined shadow. The composition is minimalist and artistic, focussing on the interplay of light and shadow. The image was created with the help of AI. The shadow cast by the person is incorrect and slightly out of focus. Another image shows what appears to be the shadow cast by a woman standing not alone in casual clothing. The contrast between the dark shadow and the ground is striking. The lighting suggests that the image was taken on a sunny day, creating a sharp, well-defined shadow. The composition is minimalist and artistic, focussing on the interplay of light and shadow. The image was created with the help of AI. The shadow cast by the person is incorrect and slightly out of focus.
November 21, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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Anti-Nazi leaflets of Cahun and Moore caught my attention. I made a new collage on this theme in our time.

PDF: www.jerseyheritage.org/media/PDF-He...

I believe the waves will take
Both sailor and boat below.
And with his mighty roaring,
The MAGA man caused this woe.

#Collage #USElection2024
This picture is an illustration of a stormy sea scene. The drawing shows a sailing boat battling the rough water, with the boat leaning to the right. The boat bears the inscription ‘USA’ on its hull. Threatening black clouds and seagulls can be seen in the background, flying over the boat and emphasising the turbulent atmosphere. A face reminiscent of an American politician can be seen in the boat. The waves are crashing violently around the boat. Below the drawing, a poem can be read on a yellow background: "I believe the waves will take Both sailor and boat below. And with his mighty roaring, The MAGA man caused this woe." The combination of image and text suggests a metaphorical or political commentary on turmoil or crises.
November 18, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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DON'T-- After reading @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social article in The Guardian, I put together three digital cut-out collages using some of her text ideas.

www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Political collage on a yellow background featuring multiple figures, a important female figure and the prominent word "Don't." against background. Features purple-clad figures with symbols of peace contrasting with militaristic elements (tank, ax). Message warns against making peace with warmongers. The message at the bottom against a pink highlight: "Many voices will urge us to make peace with those who want to make war on us." Political collage on a yellow background featuring multiple figures, a important female figure and the prominent word "Don't." against background. Shows other figures in purple attire with a poop emoji between them, plus Bitcoin and heart symbols. Message cautions against compromising between truth and lies. The message at the bottom against a pink highlight: "Many voices will urge us to compromise, but the space halfway between truth and lies is a bad deal." Political collage on a yellow background featuring multiple figures, a important female figure and the prominent word "Don't." against background. Depicts grayscale authoritarian figures wearing purple accessories, including a MAGA hat, with a WWII soldier overlay. The message at the bottom against a pink highlight: "Many voices, including inner ones, will urge us to follow along, but that path may end at a legal trouble."
November 11, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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Pictures for tomorrow or for a later date, which one am I going to take?

Democracy survives because we will -- or --
Democracy dies because we tolerate the intolerant

Collage with generative AI #USWahl #USElection2024
This image shows a collage with a light blue background. At the centre of the image is a group of people, both men and women, dressed in a variety of colourful clothing, marching together and holding an American flag. They convey a sense of unity and determination as they move forward. In the background to the left is a depiction of the US Capitol building, adding a context of government and democracy. Overlaid on the right of the background are percentages and state names from an electoral map, emphasising the importance of voting and representation. The bold text at the bottom of the image reads "Democracy survives because we will", highlighted in yellow, and the smaller text below reads "And this is how it looks". The overall mood of the image is optimistic, emphasising the collective effort required to sustain democracy. This image is a collage with a beige background, containing a mix of symbolic and provocative elements. At the centre of the image is an obscure figure that looks like Trump, dressed in a suit and blue tie, wearing a crown. To the left are depictions of devil-like figures and zombies, conveying a sense of malevolence and chaos. Below them is an image of the White House, painted in red, further suggesting turmoil or crisis. To the right, an American flag appears tattered and missing, next to a Republican flyer that reads "Mass Deportation Now". The background has blue splatter patterns, adding to the sense of disorder. Bold black text with blue highlights at the bottom reads "Democracy dies because we tolerate the intolerant", followed by smaller text below that reads "And this is how it looks". The image conveys a warning about the dangers of tolerating intolerant ideologies and their potential impact on the stability of democracy.
November 5, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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Every single vote really really matters
And this is how it looks.

Collage with generative AI #USWahl #USElection2024
This image depicts a dramatic scene against a light pink, slightly textured background. On the left, a woman dressed in military camouflage and wearing black boxing gloves is in a fighting stance, embodying strength and determination. On the right, a man in a submissive or defensive posture wears a white T-shirt with the word "LOSER" printed on it and beige trousers. Behind them is a prominently displayed American flag and a voting sticker that reads "VOTE 2024". A checkbox with a tick emphasises the election theme. Bold text at the bottom reads "Every single vote really, really matters", highlighted in blue, and smaller text below reads "And this is how it looks". The image metaphorically depicts a struggle between empowerment and defeat, emphasising the critical importance of every vote in a democratic process.
November 5, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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She got a shark's fin on her back, she is ready to attack.

Created using Generative #AI
The image shows a woman posing with one arm raised, playfully displaying a shark fin - presumably attached to her back - over her shoulder. She is wearing a shimmering bikini top that accentuates her shoulder. Set outdoors against a dark, softly lit backdrop, the mood is relaxed and intimate. The muted tones from a black and white filter, add to the artistic feel. A black and white image shows a woman standing in tall grass wearing a bikini. Her short, curly hair is wet, suggesting she's been in the water. A shark's fin protrudes from her back, blending seamlessly with her body. The surreal scene contrasts natural beauty with a sense of unease, heightened by the monochrome tones.
October 18, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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From passive witness to the spectacle of the visual world, to a sharp awareness of hidden manipulation. A small, unnecessary series of photos generated by the #AI.
A woman, whether a mannequin or a person, stands front and centre in a black top. Blurred figures and urban structures in the background suggest a busy outdoor scene. Below, a caption reads 'A stream of screaming images and stories', evoking the chaotic flood of modern visual culture. A woman with curly hair sits quietly in a café, surrounded by soft reflections. Behind her, blurred scenes and posters add to the stillness. The words 'The world of diffusion on a loop' float above the image, suggesting endless repetition and thought. A woman stands next to her reflection, pointing her finger as if to question or emphasise. Muted tones and soft lighting create a contemplative mood. The text "How can we silence it?" whispers below, inviting reflection. In a monochrome room, a woman stands by white walls covered in posters and graffiti. Bold letters scream "NOO" from the wall. The text "Oooh, subvert the source and the meaning!" overlays the image, urging defiance in the face of the spectacle.
October 17, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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I asked to take her portrait. She looked at me like I was insane. I gave her my card, and she went away. A few minutes later, she runs up and says: “I looked at your website; your work is great. Please take my photo.”

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October 9, 2024 at 11:41 AM