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When art and technology first merged, innovation simply meant that software could help design artistic elements through specific programs; now, the art program physically creates the art. The world is divided on the repercussions of this. What does the emergence of Artificial Intelligence into the modern art scene mean for the legacy of art, and how are artists reacting to it? Many artists are pushing back on this advancement or “invasion” of technology in the artistic process. Although artists and architects have always allowed innovations like tools and technology to aid us in the creative process, how far is too far? To answer these questions and better understand the importance of this historical dilemma, let’s review some thoughts from tech companies, artists, and everyday art enthusiasts.
Using Artificial Intelligence software (AI), engineers and tech companies have begun to create a revolutionary art movement called “convenient art”. As of 2026, this has become a powerful and accessible tool. With all power, some try to use it for good, and some try to use it for gain. For example, a company called SUNO AI attracted attention as a website that “makes high-quality music” and requires only “a melody in your head, lyrics you’ve written, or just a feeling you want to hear”. This has begun to elicit a shift reaction from music …
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Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, born in 1571 near Milan, remains a towering figure in the history of Western art. His revolutionary use of light, his emotionally charged realism, and his often-turbulent personal life intertwined to produce works that redefined religious and artistic expression. Caravaggio’s legacy lies not only in his dramatic style but also in his ability to humanize the sacred, bringing divine subjects closer to the viewer in a visceral and immediate way. Tragedy marked Caravaggio’s early life and left a lasting impression on his art. When he was just a child, the plague took his father, who had worked as an architect and decorator for the Marquess of Caravaggio. This devastating loss may…
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New Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting by Robert Zeller explores how Surrealism—originally born in the early 20th century—continues to influence contemporary art. The book traces Surrealism’s historical roots, key figures, and evolution from post-WWI Dadaism to the movement’s global impact. Zeller then highlights how modern artists, whether or not they label themselves Surrealists, reinterpret its core ideas—like the uncanny, absurdity, and dreamlike juxtapositions—in new ways. The book includes profiles of 29 artists and in-depth interviews with 14 others who explain how Surrealism shapes their creative process today.
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