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Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Reply Announces the Jury for the First AI Music Contest: Finalists Will Perform Live on Stage at Kappa FuturFestival in Turin
TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Reply, an international group specialized in the creation of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and driven by a strong culture of innovation, is expanding its creative experimentation initiatives this year with the launch of the AI Music Contest. Organised in collaboration with Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's leading electronic music festivals, the competition is open to creatives and innovators who use AI technologies to explore new forms of integration between sound and visuals. It aims to enhance the expressive potential of artificial intelligence in live performances. The jury members include prominent figures such as Seth Troxler and DJ Tennis, who are renowned DJs and producers known for their pioneering use of AI in live performances. Also on the panel is Albertino, a DJ, radio host and the artistic director of Radio m2o. Alongside them on the panel are Damir Ivic, journalist and music critic and expert in the electronic music scene and music producer and DJ, Ali Demirel, who's immersive live performances often feature AI-generated elements. Also, part of the jury this year are the curatorial duo Auronda Scalera & Dr. Alfredo Cramerotti, at the forefront of contemporary art and emerging technologies. The digital artist, architect and 3D designer Annibale Siconolfi, famed for his futuristic, dystopian visualisations, joins the jury alongside Jacopo Di Cera, a Milan-born artist who has exhibited his work in galleries worldwide. Ale Lippi, a music producer and sound designer who is often considered one of the most influential figures in Italian electronic dance music, joins Nicola Gotti, a creative and designer who is also the CCO at Bitmama Reply, to complete the jury. The theme chosen for the first edition is ' Experience of a Beat ' — an invitation for artists to explore using artificial intelligence to create immersive experiences combining music, visual arts and audience interaction. Projects must be submitted via the platform by 1 June 2025 and will be evaluated by the jury based on creativity, integration of sound and visuals, and expressive potential in the context of a live performance. Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their creations live on stage at the Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, which will take place from 4th to 6th July 2025. The winners will be announced at the end of the festival. Internationally renowned DJ and visual artist Ali Demirel commented: ' The Reply AI Music Contest represents an exciting fusion of technology and creativity. As an artist who is always looking for new sonic frontiers, I'm particularly interested in how AI will be integrated into live performances. I aim to maintain a critical perspective on new technologies while also embracing and exploring them. This contest could open new pathways for artistic expression in electronic music and visual arts. I'm honored to evaluate the work of these digital pioneers and thrilled to see the finalists perform at Kappa FuturFestival this year! ' Albertino, DJ and Artistic Director of m2o, added: ' I'm excited to be part of the jury for the Reply AI Music Contest. Artificial intelligence is having a strong impact on the world of electronic music, and I'm looking forward to discovering how participants will use it to create innovative and engaging live performances.' 'Reply has always been committed to promoting new technologies among younger generations, and continues to foster a culture of innovation by creating spaces where imagination and technology meet, encouraging creative experimentation. The jury we have brought together reflects this commitment. The AIMC is a concrete opportunity for young talent to explore the potential of artificial intelligence as a tool for human creativity, opening up new, accessible avenues of expression for anyone eager to take on the challenge.' commented Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply This contest forms part of Reply Challenges, a program comprising technological and creative competitions that reflect Reply's commitment to developing innovative educational models that engage with the younger generation. The Reply Challenges community now has over 150,000 participants worldwide.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prado Museum experts expose lost Caravaggio scam as dealer faces fraud accusations
A painting, that for a short while was believed to be a lost masterpiece by Caravaggio, has now become the focal point of a major fraud investigation. The artwork, titled Ecce Homo with Two Executioners, was sold for €275,000 ($297,000) by Spanish dealer Herennia Trillo in early 2023. However, experts from Madrid's Prado Museum have now denounced it as a forgery, stating that the work is of an unknown artist with 'not particularly refined workmanship'. According to El Confidencial, which first broke the story, Trillo may have conspired with a woman posing as a Caravaggio specialist from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, identified as Sara Muñoz. A Madrid gallerist, David Badía, is also under scrutiny for allegedly issuing false invoices to obscure the origins of Trillo's earnings. Trillo allegedly pressured the buyer into a rushed purchase by claiming other investors were interested. After the sale, she then blocked further authentication and later tried to ship the painting to herself in Switzerland instead of delivering it to the defrauded buyer, according to reports. Prado experts were called to evaluate the painting last summer. While they confirmed it belonged to the Italian rather than Spanish Baroque tradition and dated it to the early 17th century - technically aligning with Caravaggio's era - they ruled out its attribution to the Milan-born old master. The Madrid court will now review the evidence from the Prado's assessment of the painting. Last year, another Ecce Homo painting authenticated by the Prado as a genuine Caravaggio, sold for $39 million - soaring from its initial €1,500 auction estimate. The oil-on-canvas depicting Christ bleeding under a crown of thorns was open to public viewing from 27 May until October, as part of a unique one-work exhibition at the prestigious Spanish museum. For the uninitiated, Caravaggio - full name Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio - was an Italian artist born in 1571. He led a chequered life in which poverty and violence recurred. Caravaggio was in particular a notoriously rumbustious brawler, and four years after fleeing Rome following his involvement - intentional or otherwise - in the murder of a young man, he died in contested circumstances in 1610 at the age of 38. His art is often identifiable for its use of chiaroscuro - dramatic contrast between light and shadow. Oddly, this technique might be the very reason why some of Caravaggio's works have gone missing for so long. (Ireland's National Gallery, for example, now houses the Italian's The Taking of Christ, after it was discovered in a Dublin dining room in 1990.) Over the years, as a painting's varnish yellows or accrues dirt - particularly in smoke-heavy domestic environments - Caravaggio's hallmark treatment of light can become obscured to the untrained eye. Euronews Culture's resident film critic David Mouriquand did a deep-dive into Caravaggio's looming influence on last year's Netflix TV series 'Ripley'. In the show, set in Italy, the Baroque painter's works are regularly featured and the cinematography leans heavily into his aesthetic.
Emirates Woman
11-03-2025
- Business
- Emirates Woman
Simone Bellotti takes reigns as Jil Sander's new creative director
Fashion by Sarah Joseph 2 hours ago Jil Sander along with its parent company OTB Group have made an announcement regarding Simone Bellotti, as the house's new creative director. The Milan-born designer joins the brand from Bally, where he held the position for just under two years. He previously worked in the Gucci design studio and also held positions at fashion houses such as Bottega Veneta, D&G and much more. With Bally dating back to 170 years – its rich history makes Bellotti's experience at the house a useful asset to his newest role. The latest news, was followed by the surprise exit of former co-creative directors Luke and Lucie Meier after their Fall/Winter 2025 show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JIL SANDER (@jilsander) Simone Bellotti, 'I am incredibly honored to join Jil Sander, a storied house that created a new aesthetic with its unique approach and strong identity, and that has always had such a significant influence on the design community.' The brand was established in 1968 by Mrs. Jil Sander and it was acquired by the OTB Fashion Group in 2021. Also, Jil Sander is present worldwide through its network of around 70 boutiques and as well as available in selected multi-brand retailers. Adding to this, Renzo Rosso, Chairman of OTB Group said, 'Simone embarks on this journey with extensive experience and a distinct talent. Over the time spent together we shared the strategic vision and mission for Jil Sander, the values of innovation and sophistication that make it an iconic and unique brand.' Overall, Belotti brings his vast area of expertise to the table as he draws on art, photography and music for inspiration. As a natural fit for the role, it will be exciting to see what lies ahead with his fresh perspective in the sartorial world. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Instagram @
