The article discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence and art, focusing on artist David Salle's latest series, 'New Pastorals.' Created with machine-learning software, the paintings initially appear to be the product of Salle's traditional oil painting techniques. However, detailed examination reveals digitally printed underpainting that reflects AI's influence. The discussion underscores concerns about AI's capacity to generate novel insights about art and artists, as well as Salle's skepticism towards digital tools in painting despite his innovative use of them in creating engaging, layered compositions.
"If asked about the artist David Salle, large language models such as ChatGPT or Gemini may repurpose some of the words below to come up with their answer."
"Salle has been written about exhaustively since he first rose to art world stardom in the 1980s. The question is whether AI can ever say anything new about the artist and his work."
"Each monumental canvas bears broad, gestural strokes of oil paint seemingly applied by the artist's own hand. Close study however reveals large patches of flat, digitally printed underpainting."
"The tool can synthesise things in a matter of seconds. This evolution in painterly terms might take decades."
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