DIA
DIA (Digitalization In Art) is dedicated to navigating the evolving landscape where art intersects with digital technology. Our vision is to unravel the complexities of digital art, explore its meaning, and redefine its significance in our rapidly evolving society.
In an era dominated by digital advancements, we recognize the urgent need to bridge the gap between the humanities and technological progress. DIA emerges as a beacon of intellectual freedom and exploration, fostering a vibrant community where scholars, artists, museums and technologists converge to delve into the dynamic interplay between art and the digital realm.
Our goal is to (help) understand the essence of digital or digitalized art. We grapple with questions surrounding its creation, perception, and value, while contemplating concepts such as virtual authenticity in a world shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change.
DIA organizes a diverse array of activities, including lectures, discussions and museum/gallery visits. These endeavors serve as platforms for exchange, collaboration, and experimentation, enabling us to push the boundaries of conventional thinking and forge new pathways in digital art research.
DIA-Members:
Michiel Willems, a PhD candidate at KU Leuven, is developing a taxonomy of digital art that includes AI-mediated creations, aiming to visualize the landscape of AI-mediated art. His research further investigates perception studies to understand how AI-mediated art is perceived, including factors like context and presentation mode. The outcomes of his work contribute to art history and theory, while also enhancing the art experience for museums, artists, and potentially benefiting art therapy.
Stefanie De Winter, a FWO post-doctoral researcher at KU Leuven, is currently working on a project investigating the phenomenon of aging in Color Field painting. Through the utilization of augmented reality, she aims to reconstruct the original state of these artworks, contributing to a better understanding of their historical significance and preservation.
Michiel Willems, a PhD candidate at KU Leuven, is developing a taxonomy of digital art that includes AI-mediated creations, aiming to visualize the landscape of AI-mediated art. His research further investigates perception studies to understand how AI-mediated art is perceived, including factors like context and presentation mode. The outcomes of his work contribute to art history and theory, while also enhancing the art experience for museums, artists, and potentially benefiting art therapy.
Stefanie De Winter, a FWO post-doctoral researcher at KU Leuven, is currently working on a project investigating the phenomenon of aging in Color Field painting. Through the utilization of augmented reality, she aims to reconstruct the original state of these artworks, contributing to a better understanding of their historical significance and preservation.