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“There will always be a need for an artist”: Humber artists grapple with an AI future

“There will always be a need for an artist”: Humber artists grapple with an AI future

Business & TechCultureNewsVisual arts Mar 27, 2024

Following the explosion of interest in ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence (AI) art generators are now challenging the art world in the same way ChatGPT challenged originality in the writing field. What is an AI art generator? Similar to ChatGPT, you can enter a text prompt into an art generator to... Read more
Toronto artists showcase brands at Toronto Art Crawl

Toronto artists showcase brands at Toronto Art Crawl

CultureNewsVisual arts Mar 5, 2024

Toronto artists say events like the Toronto Art Crawl allow them to build important relationships with their customers. “It’s a fantastic way, whether you’re new as a business owner or have been established. To get your name out there in the community, and get your brand known,” Marissa says.... Read more
New art exhibit at Humber features art from Nuit Blanche

New art exhibit at Humber features art from Nuit Blanche

EtobicokeHumberVisual arts Nov 17, 2022

Audio text: In today’s art news, Humber College presents Wagari: Dabiyil, Biram – Vessel: Water and Sky exhibit or the Carmichael exhibit. This exhibit displays the commissioned cyanotype textile created by Sonja, Elisa Jane and Freja Carmichael for Nuit Blanche. The art piece was one of the commissioned arts... Read more
Different artists’ opinions on how AI art should be used

Different artists’ opinions on how AI art should be used

HumberVisual arts Oct 12, 2022

Digital technology evolves continuously over time. The first computer invention in 1937, which was used to solve systems of linear equations, has evolved to computers that can be used for anything other than solving equations. Artificial Intelligence art was first used in 1973 when a program was developed where... Read more
Nuit Blanche’s Etobicoke hub will be Humber’s Lakeshore Campus

Nuit Blanche’s Etobicoke hub will be Humber’s Lakeshore Campus

EntertainmentEtobicokeHumberTorontoVisual arts Sep 22, 2022

Nuit Blanche, Toronto’s nightlong celebration of contemporary art and culture, returns to in-person exhibitions on Oct. 1, and Humber College’s Lakeshore Campus is designated to be the event’s first-ever Etobicoke hub. This designation comes as city officials expand Nuit Blanche beyond Toronto’s downtown core and into the greater Toronto... Read more
LGIC returns to in-person exhibits, with a pop

LGIC returns to in-person exhibits, with a pop

Audio reportCultureHumberVisual arts Apr 14, 2022

TORONTO – The curatorial team at Humber College’s Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre (LGIC) has returned to hosting in-person exhibits at the campus’ Welcome Centre after two years. Since February 2020, the LGIC had shifted their exhibits to a virtual format due to the pandemic. They have returned with an... Read more
South Asian artists use social media for art representation

South Asian artists use social media for art representation

CultureEntertainmentVisual arts Oct 14, 2021

With the rise of social media as a platform for artists to showcase their work, South Asian artists are using it more to spread awareness about their distinctive creations. South Asian art includes work from countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and many other places. Despite their historical... Read more
Korean film Minari makes Hollywood buzz as award season begins

Korean film Minari makes Hollywood buzz as award season begins

CultureEntertainmentFilmInternationalVisual arts Feb 17, 2021

Reuters journalist Jill Serjeant reports on Minari, the new South-Korean film that is garnering worldwide attention. Minari is quite different than Parasite, which won Best Picture at the 2020 Oscars. The film stars The Walking Dead actor Steven Yeun and has been nominated for Best Foreign Picture at the Golden Globes.

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Churchill painting gifted to FDR set for Christie’s auction block

Churchill painting gifted to FDR set for Christie’s auction block

CultureEntertainmentInternationalNewsVisual arts Feb 17, 2021

Reuters journalist Will Russell reports that a 1943 wartime painting by British prime minister Winston Churchill is up for auction. The artwork was a gift for U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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Humber students attend Toronto Light Festival

Humber students attend Toronto Light Festival

EntertainmentLifestyleTorontoVisual arts Jan 18, 2020

By Luka Tskhadaia Humber students join the celebration at the opening night of 2020 Toronto Light Festival on Friday, January 17. Taking place at The Distillery District, the 4th annual festival will run until March 1, 2020. The open-air exhibition presents installations by a variety of not only Canadian... Read more
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