Edition: 25
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Shake 070 'Black Dress'
In the aftermath of a plane crash, we find Shake 070 suspended by a parachute, entangled in the branches of a tree. Frequent collaborator Noah Lee directs 'Black Dress' for Shake 070, conjuring Cunningham-esque visuals in an apocalyptic world.
Captured in Sofia, Bulgaria, produced by FRIEND, and released through UMG Recordings.
Aggro Dr1ft at Hauser & Wirth
Harmony Korine introduces his inaugural solo exhibition at Hauser & Wirth, in connection with his new film, ‘Aggro Dr1ft’ that premiered at the Venice International Film Festival earlier this month.
‘Harmony Korine. AGGRESSIVE DR1FTER’ is on view now through January 2024 at Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles.
hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/41954-harmony-korine/
Departing from convention, 'Aggro Dr1ft' draws heavy inspiration from the world of video games. The entire film is shot on infrared, and starring Travis Scott.
This collaboration follows their previous work on 'Circus Maximus,' where they joined forces alongside visionary directors Gaspar Noé, Canada, Andrew Dosunmu, Kahlil Joseph, Valdimar Jóhannsson, and Nicolas Winding Refn.
Royal Academy: Marina Abramović
The Royal Academy in London presents a retrospective honoring performance art pioneer, Marina Abramovic. This major exhibition offers a journey through key moments in Abramović's career, seamlessly blending sculpture, video, installation, and live performance.
Different works will be reperformed during the run of the exhibition, and so no two visits will be the same. In a historic milestone, this exhibition marks the first instance in the Royal Academy’s 250-year history where its main galleries have been solely dedicated to the work of a female artist.
LIE by Fabian Aerts
LIE is a metaphor for the promises we break, the truths we alter, and the harm a few spoken words can do to our mental and physical health.
Created by Fabian Aerts, a senior Creative Director, Motion Designer, and 3D Artist based in Belgium. Through his work, Aerts invites us to delve into the intricate tapestry of human emotions and the depiction of mental and physical health.
Introducing DALL·E 3
This week, OpenAI have introduced DALL·E 3 as well as out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. The features offer a more intuitive experience by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT images of what you’re talking about.
DALL·E 3 represents a leap forward in its ability to generate images by exactly adhering to the text you provide. The application understands significantly more nuance and detail than previous systems, allowing you to easily translate your ideas into exceptionally accurate images.
Now in research preview, these will be available to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise users in October.
Additional new demo videos for ChatGPT can be found HERE.