In a shocking defiance of the artistic community, Christie’s Augmented Intelligence AI art exhibition not only went ahead despite massive backlash—it smashed sales records! 🎨💥 Over 6,500 artists signed a fiery open letter demanding the show’s cancellation, accusing AI of exploiting human creativity. But guess what? The auction house laughed all the way to the bank with $700,000 in sales, proving that the art world’s appetite for AI is insatiable.
The star of the show? Machine Hallucinations — ISS Dreams — A by Refik Anadol, a stunning data-driven masterpiece that sold for a jaw-dropping $277,200. Nicole Sales Giles of Christie’s couldn’t contain her excitement, declaring the event a “validation” of AI’s place in art. But not everyone’s celebrating.
Artists are fuming, accusing AI of “stealing” styles from copyrighted works without permission or pay. Yet, as the dust settles, one thing’s clear: AI art isn’t just a trend—it’s a revolution rewriting the rules of creativity and ownership. 💻🎨
