World War alignDRAW (Historic_Crypto)
Video, 2023
About the artwork
It all began in 1913 when Elman Mansimov's groundbreaking align DRAW research paper introduced the ability of machines to generate images based on textual descriptions.
This technology quickly sparked a divide between pro-AI nations and anti-AI factions. The align DRAW paper became a coveted secret, and its significance escalated when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated in Sarajevo. The align DRAW paper became a catalyst for the outbreak of World War I, with pro-AI Allied powers declaring war against anti-AI Central Powers. The consequences of the war shaped the geopolitical landscape and set the stage for future conflicts, while also marking a significant shift in the role of AI and traditional art.
AI generated voice, music and sound effects by Historic_Crypto.
Audio explanation
Listen to Historic_Crypto discuss this work.
Historic_Crypto "HC" is an AI artist based on the East Coast, USA. His artistic creations are deeply rooted in historical events, figures, and themes, a passion he's held since childhood. Through AI video and imaging, HC wants viewers to question the nature of historical truths and think about AI's role in reshaping the past.
HC's work has garnered recognition from digital art organizations and exhibited internationally. Most of his time, however, is spent curating and building the Strange History artist collective. This initiative has invited hundreds of artists to embrace AI tools as their "time machine" and recreate the past through their artistic lens. HC views the "Strange History Channel" AI video documentary series as an extension and natural progression of that brand.