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Ravi Iyer

Digital art and new media

Ravi Iyer writes on generative practice, video art and code-based work from Mumbai. Previously curated at the Khoj Studios.

Jacopo Bassano (Jacopo da Ponte) — The Baptism of Christ
Digital Art

Digital Art and the Evolution of Creative Expression

Digital tools are reshaping creative practices and challenging long-held definitions of art and authorship, as technology becomes an intrinsic part of the artistic process.

By Ravi Iyer
Charles Le Brun — Seasons and Elements (Fire) (set of four)
Arts

The Canvas as a Protest: Contemporary Art and Social Commentary

Contemporary artists confront critical social issues through their work, from environmental degradation to systemic inequality.

By Ravi Iyer
Fra Carnevale (Bartolomeo di Giovanni Corradini) — The Birth of the Virgin
Arts

Daniel Arsham and the Expanding Boundaries of Art at Frieze Seoul

Frieze Seoul 2023 featured Daniel Arsham's latest experiment in merging sculpture with live performance, underscoring the role of technology in reshaping contemporary art.

By Ravi Iyer
a green button with the word creativity on it
Creativity

The Future of Art: Emerging Trends and Interdisciplinary Influences

As artists embrace technology and collaborative methodologies, the boundaries of artistic practice continue to expand.

By Ravi Iyer
Orazio Scarabelli — Third Triumphal Arch at the ‘Canto dei Carnesecchi’, from an Album with Prints recording the Festivities and Decorations organized in Florence for the 1589 Wedding of Archduke Ferdinand de' Medici and Christine of Lorraine
Arts

Kehinde Wiley, Trump's Arch, and Art's Place in the Political Arena

When Kehinde Wiley's Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps was pulled from the National Portrait Gallery, art and politics collided once again, sparking debate over representation and resistance.

By Ravi Iyer
Jaharis Byzantine Lectionary
Arts

Yayoi Kusama's Final Works Illuminate Themes of Infinity at David Zwirner

David Zwirner will host an exhibition of Yayoi Kusama’s final works, inviting an exploration of her six-decade meditation on infinity, mortality, and boundless creativity.

By Ravi Iyer
Joos van Cleve — The Crucifixion with Saints and a Donor
Digital Art

When Technology Becomes the Artist's Collaborator

Emerging tools are reshaping artistic practices, transforming technology from a medium into a collaborator in the act of creation.

By Ravi Iyer
a green button with the word creativity on it
Creativity

Opportunities in Focus: Grants and Open Calls for Emerging Artists

The Asian Cultural Council’s latest grants offer emerging artists and curators a chance to realise ambitious projects and build vital cross-cultural dialogues.

By Ravi Iyer
Gottes Vergessene sticker on wall
Creativity

Art as Activism: Contemporary Creativity Driving Social Change

From public installations to digital projects, contemporary artists interrogate injustice and mobilize communities through their craft.

By Ravi Iyer
Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro) — The Crucifixion
Digital Art

Crossing Grounds: Art and Technology at Georgia Tech

The Crossing Grounds exhibition at Georgia Institute of Technology highlights interdisciplinary practices that merge art, design, and technology, redefining creative expression in the digital age.

By Ravi Iyer
Auguste Renoir — Madame Georges Charpentier (Marguerite-Louise Lemonnier, 1848–1904) and Her Children, Georgette-Berthe (1872–1945) and Paul-Emile-Charles (1875–1895)
Digital Art

Digital Art and the Shifting Boundaries of Contemporary Practice

From algorithmic tools to generative platforms, digital art is reshaping creation, engagement, and ownership, challenging old certainties about what art can be.

By Ravi Iyer
Jan van Eyck — The Crucifixion; The Last Judgment
Digital Art

Digital Tools and the Evolution of Creative Practices

The adoption of digital tools is reshaping art and design, opening doors to broader audiences and collaborative experimentation.

By Ravi Iyer
Man and woman painting on canvas together
Creativity

Artistic Dialogues: The Impact of Online Platforms on Contemporary Artists

As online platforms reshape artistic careers, the balance between exposure and algorithmic visibility frames the opportunities and risks for contemporary artists.

By Ravi Iyer
Frank Waller — Interior View of the Metropolitan Museum of Art when in Fourteenth Street
Digital Art

When Art Computes: New Media on the Edge of Expression

The infusion of technology into art challenges traditional boundaries, introducing digital dynamics and interactivity that redefine how audiences experience and engage with creative work.

By Ravi Iyer
Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future
Digital Art

Art and Technology: Transforming Creative Practices

From algorithm-driven digital canvases to immersive installations, the integration of technology in art reshapes how we create and experience contemporary art.

By Ravi Iyer
Théodore Rousseau — The Forest in Winter at Sunset
Digital Art

Code as Canvas: The Evolving Nexus of Art and Technology

From generative algorithms to interactive installations, digital art is redefining artistic expression and reshaping audience engagement.

By Ravi Iyer
Gerard David — The Nativity with Donors and Saints Jerome and Leonard
Digital Art

Provenance and Pixels: How AI Powers the Jewish Digital Cultural Recovery Project

The Jewish Digital Cultural Recovery Project uses AI to trace stolen artifacts' histories, merging computational accuracy with the human urgency of cultural reclamation.

By Ravi Iyer
grey metal door with hole
Creativity

Catalysts in Concrete: Public Art as a Tool for Social Change

As public art shifts from ornamentation to engagement, installations become pivotal spaces for dialogue, participation, and collective transformation within urban landscapes.

By Ravi Iyer
Crowned  Buddha
Digital Art

The Intersection of Art and Technology: New Frontiers

As artists engage with AI, immersive installations, and technological tools, they challenge traditional notions of authorship and audience interaction, reshaping creative expression.

By Ravi Iyer
blue and brown letter p
Creativity

Art as Advocacy: A Lens on Social Challenges

From funding inequities in education to the scars of violence, artists worldwide are reframing urgent social realities. Their works compel audiences to confront what is too often overlooked.

By Ravi Iyer
Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
Digital Art

The Future of Art: Technology's Impact on Creative Expression

From AI-generated art to immersive exhibition design, technology is reshaping the boundaries of creative practice and audience engagement.

By Ravi Iyer
Adriaen Brouwer — The Smokers
Digital Art

The Evolution of Digital Art: Technology Redefining Creativity

Advancements in digital art tools and platforms reveal expanding possibilities for artistic expression, challenging the boundaries of traditional media.

By Ravi Iyer
Théodore Rousseau — The Forest in Winter at Sunset
Digital Art

The Code and the Canvas: Technology's Expanding Role in Contemporary Art

From AI-generated landscapes to blockchain-authenticated artworks, digital technologies are rewriting the rules of artistic production and reception while raising questions about authorship, ethics, and aesthetics.

By Ravi Iyer
Hendrick ter Brugghen — The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John
Digital Art

AI and the Art of Cultural Memory

As artificial intelligence becomes a curator and creator, the boundaries of authorship blur, raising pivotal questions about authenticity, ethics, and cultural stewardship.

By Ravi Iyer
black and yellow smiley illustration
Creativity

The Art of Activism: Creativity as Social Catalyst

As global challenges intensify, artists and institutions leverage creativity to address social inequities and galvanize community action.

By Ravi Iyer
Woman observing framed artwork in a gallery
Creativity

Cultural Heritage in Contemporary Art: Navigating Identity and Representation

Contemporary artists are reconfiguring cultural heritage into dynamic discourses on identity and representation.

By Ravi Iyer
Auguste Renoir — Madame Georges Charpentier (Marguerite-Louise Lemonnier, 1848–1904) and Her Children, Georgette-Berthe (1872–1945) and Paul-Emile-Charles (1875–1895)
Digital Art

The Future of Creative Expression in an Age of Art and Technology

As technology integrates into artistic practice, it redefines creative possibilities while complicating ownership, authenticity, and expression.

By Ravi Iyer
People watch large speakers in a dark room.
Creativity

Secrets in the Soundscape: Collective Narratives in Public Art

The interactive installation *Raconte-moi un secret* transforms individual confessions into an immersive auditory experience, probing the boundaries between personal narrative and collective memory.

By Ravi Iyer
Joseph Wright (Wright of Derby) — Virgil's Tomb by Moonlight, with Silius Italicus Declaiming
Digital Art

The Technological Canvas: Broadening Art’s Horizons

As digital tools intertwine with artistic visions, technology is transforming both creation and accessibility, reframing art for an increasingly diverse audience.

By Ravi Iyer
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Creativity

Cultural Reflections: Contemporary Art and Social Issues

Contemporary art interrogates societal norms, shedding light on identity, culture, and collective struggles.

By Ravi Iyer