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Hypebeast
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Lionel Messi's Favorite Goal Immortalized in Refik Anadol AI Artwork
Of the over 800 goalsLionel Messi's netted over the course of his career, choosing just one favorite is no easy feat, but for the Argentine footballer, his header in the 2009 UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United takes the cake. It's a moment that crowned an unforgettable year for Barcelona, sending the team on a path to win its first treble. Now, that moment is being transformed into art inLiving Memory: Messi – A Goal in Life, a groundbreaking collaboration between Messi and digital artistRefik Anadol, for Inter Miami CF Foundation's A Goal in Life initiative. Taking the form of one of Anadol's acclaimed 'data sculptures,'Living Memory: Messi – A Goal in Lifeis presented as an eight-minute immersive experience rendered in 16K resolution. The 'memory temple,' as the artist described, reimagines the winning header through artificial intelligence, capturing the magic of Messi floating mid-air, sans one boot, as he guided Xavi's pinpoint cross past Edwin van der Sar. 'For me, this work is about transforming the data from Messi's favorite goal into living memory – something that we have never done before,' explained Anadol. Anchored by an 'architecture of action' – an open-source motion-tracking framework – the piece layers millions of data points, including biometric voice data, breathing rhythms, heartbeat patterns and physiological signals from 17 sites mapped on the athlete's body to recreate the movement, visuals and sounds from the iconic moment. 'This isn't about nostalgia. It's about reliving the depth of that split second: what Messi felt, what the crowd felt and what it meant to the world.' On July 8, the one-of-a-kind artwork will make its physical debut at a dedicatedChristie'ssale, with a corresponding exhibition being held at New York's Rockefeller Center from July 12 through 22. Funds from the sale will go toward several nonprofits, including the Inter Miami CF's partnership with UNICEF, which expands access to children's education programs in five countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. Head to Christie'swebsiteto digitally experience the moment that helped define football history.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Refik Anadol set to turn Lionel Messi's greatest goal into groundbreaking art for charity
Image Source: Getty In a first-of-a-kind partnership between football and AI, Lionel Messi will unveil his all-time favorite goal and an AI-generated artwork of the goal by Turkish artist Refik Anadol . This one-of-a-kind art will be auctioned, with the proceeds to go to charity to help fund education in Latin America. Lionel Messi is to unveil his favorite goal for the first time Lionel Messi, one of the best footballers in the world and has scored over 800 goals in his career. Although a majority of these objectives have achieved legendary status, Messi has never publicly announced which is his favorite goal. On May 22, however, that will change with the announcement of his all-time favorite goal in a special event held by the Inter Miami CF Foundation . That revelation is a revealing one for Messi, giving fans a little bit of insight into the personal meaning of perhaps his most prized on-field accomplishment. Refik Anadol to create AI-generated artwork for charity auction After Messi has made the selection, one goal will be commissioned as a groundbreaking new work of art by Refik Anadol, a trailblazer in the field of AI and data-driven art. Anadol's practice, which is often called 'data paintings,' processes massive datasets to create dazzling visual experiences. For this project, he will use stats about the chosen goal, including match statistics, player distance covered, and fan emotion, to generate a dynamic and abstract representation of the goal. The piece will be revealed at New York auction house Christie's on June 11, with Messi autographing the work himself to give it a personal touch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo The auction supports education in Latin America and is focused on improving access to education in five Latin American countries. This comes in the wake of Messi's long career of charitable giving - the forward has teamed up with the likes of the United Nations and the Leo Messi Foundation to help children around the world, regardless of race or social class, find their right to education and opportunity. The collaboration between Messi and Anadol will pay tribute to a major moment in the history of football, but also highlights the crossover of sports, art, and philanthropy. Through the process of turning an unforgettable goal into a work of art, the project is also giving fans a new way to get closer to the sport, while raising money for good causes. Now, with the world waiting to see Messi's favourite goal and the resulting artwork, most notably, the project is proof of the power of art and sport to make a difference. Also Read: 'Don't compare myself to Lionel Messi': Barcelona's young sensation Lamine Yamal Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Which is Lionel Messi's favourite goal from his career?
Messi has scored 860 goals as yet. Which one do you like the most, and which does he like the most? On May 22nd, Messi will reveal his favourite goal for a cause. 'Choosing just one goal is very difficult, but doing it with this purpose is worth it,' Messi said. 'There's a very important objective behind it, and I'm very happy to be part of it,' Messi said. He will do it for 'A Goal in Life,' an artistic and charitable initiative, led by the Inter Miami CF Foundation, and done with the digital artist Refik Anadol. The work will be a visualization of the selected goal and an artistic interpretation based on millions of data points that capture the emotional essence of that moment. The announcement of the selected goal will be on the Inter Miami CF Foundation's social media channels. The final artwork will be unveiled on June 11 in New York at an event hosted by Christie's, the auction house. Refik Anadol is obviously thrilled: 'It's an honor to collaborate with Messi on something that unites the emotional legacy of sport with the future of art. Using AI to visualize the memory of his favorite goal is both an artistic and ethical challenge. A vast majority of Messi's goals came for his boyhood club Barcelona, of course. From 2003 to 2021, he was with the Spanish giants, joining them as a teenager from Argentina and going on to have a career for the ages. In 778 appearances for Barcelona , he scored 672 goals during which he won 4 UEFA Champion League titles and 10 Spanish league titles among many other trophies. The list of his epic goals for Barcelona in themselves would make for a stunning compilation. Even though is time with PSG next wasn't as rewarding, he still scored some famous goals and has continued to notch up bangers in his time with Inter Miami at MLS.
