Digital Art

22 articles

A human artist's hand creating digital art on a tablet, with abstract AI-generated visuals emanating from the screen, symbolizing the intersection of human and artificial creativity.
Culture

AI's impact on art redefines creativity, but human artists remain vital.

Video game critic Alex Donaldson didn't mince words: Nvidia's new AI graphics feature, DLSS 5, makes visuals feel "airbrushed and hollow.

Theo Ashford·June 23, 2026
A digital artist stands before a grand competition entrance in a futuristic city, symbolizing the challenges and opportunities in the digital art world.
Culture

Digital Art Platforms and Competitions for Artists

While Etsy offers art for as little as $5, an artist might drop $50 just to enter a single competition.

Theo Ashford·June 22, 2026
A robot hand painting a colorful abstract artwork in a dimly lit art gallery, symbolizing the intersection of AI and human creativity.
Experiences

AI art faces human bias, redefines creativity

Artificial intelligence is now generating paintings, images, and sculptures.

Theo Ashford·June 19, 2026
Silhouetted figures interacting with a vast, vibrant, and dynamic digital art installation that fills a dark room with swirling colors and light.
Culture

What Are Immersive Art Installations and How Do They Engage Senses?

At the Théâtre des Lumières in Seoul, visitors pay $20 for a 50-minute digital journey designed to fundamentally alter their perception, a shift that researchers are now learning to quantify.

Elise Marrow·June 5, 2026
JR's 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf' installation transforming Paris' Pont Neuf bridge into a stone-like cavern with augmented reality elements.
Culture

Top 8 Innovative Art Exhibitions and Cultural Events for 2026

In 2026, French artist JR will transform Paris' historic Pont Neuf into a stone-like cavern, complete with an augmented reality experience and a sound environment crafted by former Daft Punk member Th

Theo Ashford·May 14, 2026
A split visual representing the contrast between AI-generated art and traditional human-created art, symbolizing the demand for authenticity.
Culture

Human art thrives as platforms resist AI, demand authenticity

In 2026, the social media app Cara explicitly prohibits AI-generated art, requiring uploads to reflect real, manually created work.

Elise Marrow·May 5, 2026
A futuristic digital library showcasing the preservation of cultural heritage, with some data streams fading and others being secured.
Culture

Digital Preservation: The Challenge of Safeguarding Heritage

Millions of digital images, videos, and texts created daily vanish without a trace.

Elise Marrow·April 30, 2026
Visitors marveling at interactive digital art installations and holographic displays within a grand, modern art gallery space.
Experiences

Immersive Art: Redefining Cultural Experiences in 2026

At the new David Geffen Galleries, opening April 19, 2026, LACMA will present 110,000 square feet of exhibition space that completely deconstructs traditional art history.

Elise Marrow·April 24, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with floating digital art installations and a holographic AI-generated artwork in the foreground.
Culture

5 Influential Art Movements Reshaping the Global Scene

In 2025, the digital art collective 'MetaMakers' sold a single generative AI artwork for $1.

Elise Marrow·April 23, 2026
A split image showing a glowing AI screen with complex tattoo designs contrasted with a tattoo artist physically inking a design onto a client's arm, symbolizing the debate between AI and human artistry.
Culture

AI reshapes global tattoo culture, sparking debates on authenticity

Clients are increasingly showing up with AI-generated tattoo designs, then getting annoyed when artists explain these digital dreams are often impossible to ink or simply aren't real pictures, reports

Theo Ashford·April 19, 2026
A futuristic art installation featuring a blend of glowing digital streams and lush plant life, with a person observing the immersive experience.
Experiences

What are immersive art installations blending technology and creativity?

For her artwork 'Green Screen', Hito Steyerl grows a vertical garden with ferns and hops on the back of a giant LED screen.

Jonah Kline·April 19, 2026
A diverse group of people marveling at a large-scale, colorful, and interactive immersive art installation with dynamic lighting.
Experiences

Top 9 Unique Immersive Art Installations to Experience Globally

A single Prime VIP ticket to an Immersive Van Gogh experience can cost up to $109.

Theo Ashford·April 17, 2026
Person experiencing immersive digital art in a virtual museum, with a view of a physical museum through their VR headset.
Experiences

What Is Immersive Digital Art and Why Does It Matter?

Highly immersive VR experiences in virtual museums significantly increase participants' future intentions to attend live exhibitions, challenging the notion that digital art replaces physical visits.

Camila Roque·April 14, 2026
A futuristic cityscape showcasing AI art generation with robots and human artists collaborating on holographic displays, symbolizing the blend of technology and creativity.

What is AI art generation and why does it matter for creators?

Sony Music recently demanded the removal of over 135,000 AI-generated songs impersonating its artists from streaming services, according to TechCrunch .

Elise Marrow·April 14, 2026
A visitor stands mesmerized within a large-scale immersive digital art installation, surrounded by dynamic, colorful projections that create a futuristic and captivating sensory experience.
Experiences

The 5 Best Immersive Digital Art Experiences to Visit in 2026

If you're looking for the best immersive digital art experiences to visit in 2026, this guide breaks down the top destinations and exhibit types offering a unique sensory journey. This list is designed for travelers and art enthusiasts interested in the intersection of technology and creativity.

Jonah Kline·April 9, 2026
People taking selfies in a large, dark room with vibrant, swirling digital projections of classic art on all surfaces, illustrating the commercialization of immersive art.
Experiences

Beyond the Projections: The Commercialization of Immersive Art is a Hollow Spectacle

The swirling projections are dazzling, but as the commercialization of immersive art experiences explodes, are we trading profound connection for a fleeting, Instagrammable moment?

Elise Marrow·April 7, 2026
Human hand reaching for a glowing digital canvas showing abstract AI art. Blends classical architecture with futuristic data streams, symbolizing art and technology's fusion.
Culture

What Is Generative AI Art and How Does It Work?

Generative AI art is rapidly transforming the creative landscape, enabling machines to produce unique visual works. Discover how this technology works, its impact on artists, and why it's becoming an essential part of digital literacy.

Theo Ashford·April 5, 2026
People in a city square viewing a glowing, ethereal augmented reality art installation through their smartphones, blending digital art with physical architecture.
Experiences

A Guide to Understanding and Engaging with Augmented Reality Art Installations

Augmented reality (AR) art installations are transforming public spaces into interactive galleries, making masterpieces visible through your smartphone. This guide explores how AR art works, its cultural impact, and how to engage with this exciting new dimension of art.

Theo Ashford·April 5, 2026
Visitors marveling at a futuristic immersive art installation with dynamic light patterns, holographic projections, and interactive elements, creating a unique sensory experience.
Experiences

7 Best Immersive Art Installations and Interactive Exhibits for 2026

Forget glorified screensavers; this guide reveals the top 7 genuinely immersive art installations and interactive exhibits for 2026. Discover unique sensory experiences, narrative depth, and innovative design that push boundaries beyond simple projections.

Theo Ashford·April 5, 2026
A vibrant, futuristic cityscape where digital art seamlessly integrates into urban life, featuring holographic sculptures, augmented reality overlays on buildings, and people interacting with interactive digital installations.
Culture

What Is the Impact of Digital Art on Contemporary Culture? An Explainer

The profound impact of digital art on contemporary culture lies in that gap. It has escaped the white-walled gallery to become an integral, often interactive, part of our daily lives.

Theo Ashford·April 1, 2026
A human hand and a robotic hand reaching towards a glowing digital canvas, symbolizing the tension between human creativity and AI in the uncopyrightable future of art.

Our Creative Future Is Uncopyrightable, and AI Is Holding the Pen

Generative AI is reshaping industries, creating a profound legal ambiguity and a crisis of authorship for artists. The U.S. Copyright Office's refusal to grant full protection to AI-generated works poses a ticking time bomb for the creative economy.

Theo Ashford·March 31, 2026
A diverse group of people engaging with a futuristic, interactive art installation featuring glowing digital projections, dynamic sculptures, and immersive sound, symbolizing the evolution of contemporary art exhibitions.
Culture

The White Cube Is Over: How Contemporary Art Exhibitions Are Breaking Free

The traditional 'white cube' gallery is being dismantled as contemporary art exhibitions evolve into dynamic, interactive, and digitally-infused experiences. This shift redefines the relationship between artist, art, and audience, prioritizing engagement over passive observation.

Theo Ashford·March 30, 2026