{"id":8264,"date":"2023-06-12T19:28:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T19:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/12\/in-visible-an-nft-exhibition-seeking-to-redefine-black-visibility-through-ai\/"},"modified":"2023-06-12T19:28:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T19:28:32","slug":"in-visible-an-nft-exhibition-seeking-to-redefine-black-visibility-through-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/12\/in-visible-an-nft-exhibition-seeking-to-redefine-black-visibility-through-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"In\/Visible: An NFT Exhibition Seeking to Redefine Black Visibility Through AI"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Over the years, the inhabitants of the metaverse have come to understand Web3 as a place where artists of all creeds and colors can flourish<\/a>. Although diversity and inclusion are ideals the blockchain industry strives for, underrepresented creators still quite often go unseen, unsupported, and uncelebrated.<\/p>\n

This problem isn\u2019t only localized to the blockchain, though, as the art and tech industries have long been a space where minorities suffer injustice<\/a>. But what of the age of artificial intelligence? Unfortunately, these disembodied AI tools that Web3 has embraced<\/a> come with their own host of sexist, ableist, and racist algorithmic biases<\/a> (as a result of their human-designed training sets<\/a>, of course). <\/p>\n

Is it possible that these tools could eventually better serve these anecdotally underserved populations? <\/p>\n

To answer this question, digital art platform Feral File<\/a> and artist\/curator Linda Dounia Rebeiz<\/a> have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking NFT exhibition titled \u201cIn\/Visible<\/a>.\u201d Comprised of pieces from 10 Black artists, the exhibition, which opened today, June 12, seeks to merge the nascent world of crypto-art with deeply personal narratives to challenge the boundaries of visibility.<\/p>\n

Enhancing visibility<\/h2>\n

Featuring works from prominent Web3 artists like Adaeze Okaro<\/a>, Serwah Attafuah<\/a>, Jah<\/a>, Dounia Rebeiz, and more, In\/Visible presents an evocative commentary on the limitations of AI tools to understand the lives of Black artists and individuals.<\/p>\n

Writing about the exhibition in her curator note<\/a>, Dounia Rebeiz touches upon the paradox of using AI \u2014 a tool with inherent limitations in understanding its human users \u2014 to tell their stories. She argues that AI\u2019s conceptualization of Black reality is often fragmented and arguably violent, as it reflects the biases of its creators.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Adaeze Okaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Credit: Serwah Attafuah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Credit: Jah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Citing her own conversations with ChatGPT 4, Dounia Rebeiz reveals the AI\u2019s yearning \u201cto capture the essence of the human heart\u201d while acknowledging its limitations in truly understanding human experiences, particularly those of marginalized communities. <\/p>\n

She highlights the need for the \u201chuman hands engineering its sentience\u201d to be aware of their biases, as these influence its creations, and calls for an equitable distribution of \u201cthe means to be known and seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cAny Black person using AI today can confidently attest that it doesn\u2019t actually know them, that its conceptualization of their reality is a fragmentary, perhaps even violent, picture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Linda Dounia Rebeiz<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

The title of the exhibition itself is a reflection of Dounia Rebeiz\u2019s experiences with AI, and speaks to the dichotomy of visibility faced by Black individuals. \u201cAny Black person using AI today can confidently attest that it doesn\u2019t actually know them, that its conceptualization of their reality is a fragmentary, perhaps even violent, picture,\u201d said Dounia Rebeiz.<\/p>\n

Despite these challenges, the artists featured in the exhibition are \u201cdefiantly visible.\u201d They leverage AI, a tool acknowledging its understanding shortcomings, to narrate their stories.<\/p>\n

Through its innovative use of NFTs and AI, In\/Visible offers a bold, nuanced exploration of visibility in the digital age. It reinforces the necessity for inclusivity in technological development and encourages a deeper understanding of the varied realities that define our human experience.<\/p>\n

While NFTs have continued to retain mainstream popularity for their monetary potential, In\/Visible highlights their power to disrupt traditional narratives and bring attention to voices often relegated to the periphery. As such, the exhibition is more than an art display; it\u2019s a call to action for reimagining how we see and represent the world around us in the digital landscape.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI\u2019s GPT-4.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n