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Japan Forward
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
'MACHINE LOVE': Where AI Meets Art on the 53rd Floor
The Mori Art Museum at Roppongi Hills is holding an exhibition titled MACHINE LOVE: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art , until June 8, 2025. The exhibition showcases artwork that utilizes artificial intelligence, generative AI, virtual reality, and game engine technology that is reshaping the commercial and social world. The artists employ this cutting-edge technology to create new forms of aesthetics while dealing with such issues as gender, diversity, the environmental crisis, and historical interpretation. MACHINE LOVE is a curious title. The most common assumed interpretation is likely a "love for gaming." The more technically minded might see "love" in terms of the reward (love) and punishment (tough love) dynamic of reinforcement learning theory that drives generative AI. According to the curators, however, "machine" is simply meant as a general term for computing and hardware technology, while "love" represents the full range of emotions directed towards games and machines, from affection to jealousy, fear to exhilaration. "Love" further questions whether future generations of sophisticated AI, robots, androids, and cyborgs could possess their own consciences and emotions. MACHINE LOVE comprises the work of 11 individual artists and one artistic team. Many of the exhibits are digital, but non-digital artworks such as paintings and sculptures are included. An additional feature is interactive games that include German-American artist, Diemut's, El Turco/Living Theater (2024) , in which visitors are invited to debate with AI characters. Three Approaches to Synthetic Entities, 2025. AI installation. Dimensions variable. Technical collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, and University of Utah. Production support: Anthropic The artwork within the exhibition is preceded by a wall display of relevant terms and expressions with which visitors may not be familiar, including the following. Metaverse: A virtual space on the internet where people can interact with others and enjoy various services. Avatar: A digital character that represents a user's "alter ego." Afrofuturism: A cultural and artistic movement that explores African diaspora culture at the interaction of technology, science, cosmology, and futuristic themes. The initial exhibit is Beeple's HUMAN ONE (2021) , which is a representation of the first human born in the metaverse. In this hypnotic work, a figure in a cuboid space walks endlessly through an ever-changing digital landscape. The shape of the exhibit creates a three-dimensional sense that is uncommon in digital artwork. Beeple. HUMAN ONE, 2021. Four video screens (16k resolution), polished aluminum metal, mahogany wood frame, media server, and endless video with corresponding dynamic nonfungible token 220 x 114.8 x 114.8 cm. Installation view: Beeple: HUMAN ONE, M+, Hong Kong, 2022-2023. Photo: Lok Cheng Beeple is the moniker of Mike Winkelman, an American digital artist, graphic designer, and animator. He became famous in 2021 when his long-term digital project, EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS (2021) was sold at auction for an extraordinary $69 million USD. This triggered broad awareness of the concept of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). An NFT is a unique digital identifier that is recorded on a blockchain and is used to certify ownership and authenticity of digital content. An artwork inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic is Delivery Dancers Sphere , by South Korean artist Kim Aoyong. The pandemic was a time when an increased volume of deliveries was carried out by an army of delivery workers who moved through less crowded streets. As the reception of the packages was largely impersonal, the delivery workers were invisible presences within cities. In Kim's 25-minute video, female delivery workers strive to complete their deliveries in the shortest times through the streets of urban Seoul. It is a love story that has the feel of a video game. The siting of Delivery Dancers Sphere within the 53rd-floor Mori Art Museum adds much to its impact. It is located in an exhibition room that includes a large window that looks out over the central Tokyo skyline and its labyrinth of streets and lanes. The view out the window adds much to the feel of the exhibit, especially at night. Kim Ayoung, Delivery Dancer's Sphere, 2022. Video, 25 min. Kim Ayoung, Delivery Dancer's Sphere, 2022. Video, 25 min. Perhaps the most striking of the works are Shanghai-born Lu Yang's dual video presentations, DOKU the self and DOKU the flow . Yang, a practicing Buddhist, examines how Buddhist wisdom and themes can be explored through new technologies and pop cultural tropes. DOKU refers to the Buddhist phrase " dokusho dokushi " which means "We are born alone, and we die alone." Within Yang's exhibited work, an avatar named DOKU, who is a digital carnation of Yang, journeys through varying dimensions of the Buddhist spiritual world. Lu Yang. Installation view: MACHINE LOVE: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, 2025. Photo: Takehisa Naoki. Photo courtesy: Mori Art Museum, Tokyo On May 11, 1997, the world was shocked when a computer, Deep Blue, defeated the world chess champion Garry Kasparov. We are presently moving towards an even more significant point in time. It is "singularity," the date when AI surpasses human intelligence. This is predicted to occur around 2045. There is much to both look forward to and fear about singularity. Which jobs will survive? Which will die? Will even the creativity of the human artist be supplanted by the machine? As an exhibition that showcases generative AI during its formative years, MACHINE LOVE generates a host of questions whose answers will arrive in time. But for now, it is perhaps pertinent to remember that the game of chess, in its analog form, continues to thrive. Around three hours would be required to view all of the videos in their entirety, assuming that the visitor managed to arrive at each presentation as it commenced. Sato Ryotaro, Inorganic Friends, 2023. 4K video, 7 min. 37 sec. MACHINE LOVE: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art , therefore, is difficult to fully enjoy during a single visit. A certain degree of time planning is advised, while visitors might also take advantage of a half-price discount for a repeat visit that is available when tickets are bought online. Author: Paul de Vries
Al Bawaba
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
GAİN removes El Turco after Can Yaman declares preference for Italy over Turkey
ALBAWABA - Can Yaman's latest remarks stir backlash as GAIN pulls El Turco from its platform. Following Can Yaman's declaration that he favored Italy over Turkey, GAiN made the decision to remove the series "El Turco" from distribution on the platform. A startling decision was made by GAİN, one of the biggest digital broadcasting platforms in Turkey, regarding the series "El Turco," starring the well-known actor Can Yaman. This decision has brought GAİN to the forefront of the discussion. When Yaman stated in an interview that he preferred Italy over Turkey, he received a lot of positive feedback. That is because Yaman has been continuing his profession in Italy for a considerable amount of time. A surprising action was taken by GAiN, despite the fact that this statement created a widespread reaction on social networking websites. canyaman Instagram profile It was declared by GAiN that the series "El Turco" was taken from the platform, taking into consideration the responses and social sensitivities that were expressed by the general population. The following words were included in the statement that was released by the company: "We would like to emphasize the importance that we attach to the sensitivities of the Turkish nation." Some of the terms that Can Yaman, the lead actor of our series El Turco, used in an interview that he did overseas in the past few days have produced a variety of interpretations among the general public and have brought about a number of different sensitivities. We, as GAİN, would want to highlight that we address this matter in an open manner and that we always respect the principles that were established by our society. While the response that Can Yaman gave to the phrase "Italy" caused social media users to be split, the decision that GAİN made also created a fresh controversy in the field of digital publication. For the time being, the future of the El Turco series is still unknown; nonetheless, all eyes are currently focused on the latest words made by the well-known actor.
Broadcast Pro
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
StarzPlay premieres historical drama ‘El Turco' starring Can Yaman
The six-episode series features a starry cast of actors from nine countries, combining history, action-adventure and romance. SVOD platform StarzPlay has launched the exclusive Middle East and North Africa (MENA) premiere of El Turco, a six-episode period drama starring Turkish actor Can Yaman. Inspired by real events, El Turco tells the story of Balaban Hasan, an Ottoman Janissary portrayed by Yaman, who is wounded and separated from his army following the 17th-century Siege of Vienna. Stranded in a quiet Italian village, Hasan hides under the guise of a local craftsman. But a life-altering revelation soon propels him into a turbulent path of rebellion, mystery and heroism. The series is a production of Turkish powerhouse Ay Yapim and showcases a multinational cast from nine countries. It is penned by Kerem Deren and Çişil Hazal Tenim, directed by Uluç Bayraktar (Ten Days of a Bad Man), with production design by Domenico Sica (Wonder Woman) and costumes by Carlo Poggioli (The New Pope). While El Turco is streaming exclusively on StarzPlay in MENA, its global rollout is already generating international buzz. It premiered on Voyo in Romania, IVI in Russia, and Globoplay in Brazil, with additional launches on Teleonce in Honduras and Gaın in Turkey on April 2.
Al Bawaba
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Can Yaman accepts kiss from Russian influencer Mash Milash during El Turco promo tour
ALBAWABA - Can Yaman shares unexpected kiss with influencer Mash Milash in Russia. Despite having two million fans, Can Yaman, who traveled to Russia this time to promote the El Turco series, accepted Mash Milash's kiss offer! Can Yaman do it again, and it's clear from his eyes that he enjoys Milash? Together, let's examine the specifics. Can Yaman chose to relocate his life and profession to Italy four years ago after being lynched for various reasons and receiving little to no support from the vast community. Can Yaman was a popular male actor, but his odd comments made him seem insensitive. Yaman was famous for his role in the Early Bird series. canyaman Instagram profile His remarks during a seminar he attended in Spain were the catalyst for his decision to leave this market, causing the entire nation to respond. Could Yaman's answer to "Would you do something to prove that you are from this world?"—"Let's go to the back room and prove it"—have ended his career in Turkey? Even though he has since moved away from us, Can Yaman has always managed to find a place on our magazine agenda despite continuing his life and profession in Italy! the new series "El Turco," which has been making waves in Italy, was launched on March 27 and on a digital platform in our nation a few days ago on April 2. Naturally, promotional interviews were a part of the new series. At the most recent El Turco advertising event, someone asked Can Yaman if he preferred Turkey or Italy. He responded with a tremendous air, which made everybody a bit nervous. As revealed in the last few hours, he once again traveled to Russia to promote his new series, El Turco. Mash Milash, a well-known Russian phenomenon with two million followers, also told us that he was in Russia tonight! Mash Milash, a well-known Russian phenomenon with two million followers, also informed us that he was in Russia tonight! Mash Milash expressed admiration for Can Yaman, even making several remarks about his attractiveness. Not only that, but he also offered to kiss him. "Where from?" The request from the Russian phenomenon was not denied by Can Yaman. He gave her a cheek kiss! There are additional songs by the Russian phenomenon known as Mash Milash. Let's leave it this way: we won't claim not to have known Can Yaman if he gets a girlfriend soon!
Al Bawaba
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Can Yaman ‘El Turco' sets global premiere dates
ALBAWABA - Can Yaman El Turco sets global release dates and premieres soon. Madd Entertainment, located in Istanbul, published the international trailer for the highly anticipated English-language drama 'El Turco,' starring Turkish megastar Can Yaman. This six-episode series weaves history, action-adventure, and romance around a famous Ottoman person who represents Turkey and the West. 'El Turco' will premiere on Voyo in Romania, IVI in Russia, and Globoplay in Brazil on March 21, 2025. Mediaset Infinity will play a ten-minute preview today in Italy, while Canale 5 will air the whole series on March 27. The show will premiere in Honduras on Teleonce on March 23 and in Turkey on Gaín on April 2. Starz is set to arrive in MENA on April 18. Yaman plays 17th-century Ottoman soldier Hasan Balaban in 'El Turco,' an intriguing and astonishing story. Balaban arrived in Moena, 200 kilometers from the battlefront, after being severely injured during the Turkish army's 1683 effort to seize Vienna. The locals called him 'El Turco' for leading a rebellion against draconian tax regulations, making him a local hero. In a panel at the Mipcom TV market last October, Can Yaman said, 'Now, Moena is a ski resort, but many people there still feel Turkish.' He loves the character and tale. Turkish week brings out Turkish flags and a statue of a hero. "When you see that, you are so impressed," he said of the strange history. The event occurred in Italy, where I lived, and involved an Ottoman Empire hero. The script intrigued me when I first read it.' canyaman Instagram profile Ay Yapim, a famous Turkish production studio, produced this complex project. The film showcases global talent with a diverse ensemble from nine countries, including Will Kemp, Greta Ferro, David Nykl, Kieran O'Reilly, Veronica Ferres, and Maddalena Aragão, who play key roles alongside Yaman. The series was written by experienced writers Kerem Deren and Çişil Hazal Tenim and directed by Uluç Bayraktar, known for his storytelling excellence in 'Ten Days of a Bad Man.' Production designer Domenico Sica, known for 'Wonder Woman,' and costume designer Carlo Poggioli, known for 'The New Pope,' boost 'El Turco''s visual appeal. With such a talented crew behind "El Turco," we expect the series to entertain and explore the dual heritage of historical narratives. The series intends to bring to light Turkey and Italy's unique ties via conflict, heroism, and community as it launches throughout areas. The earliest playdates show an organized method to reach worldwide audiences, building anticipation for each release. We are still finalizing the entire international airing of this historical drama, but audiences are excited to witness the unfolding of distinct stories and various views. In its unique storyline about the connected destiny of numerous nations against the backdrop of history, 'El Turco' will examine identity and cultural bridges. The Legacy of Hasan Balaban, who went from soldier to popular local character, is the focus of a fascinating documentary that entertains and makes viewers think about historical legacies.
