First Glimpse at the Wisdom of Da Vinci AI Art Exhibit in BGC

The evolution of modern technology has given birth to entirely new forms of experiencing art. With the help of emerging sciences, artists continue to discover the boundaries—or lack thereof—of interpreting, creating, and exhibiting their works. Bringing one such innovation closer to Filipinos is Istanbul-based creative studio Ouchhh, which is hosting an immersive AI art experience at BGC Immersive in One Bonifacio High Street from August to October 2023.

Wisdom of Da Vinci: An Immersive AI Experience explores the connections between architecture, science, technology, and traditional art, and interprets them through AI paintings. In this show, they use data as paint, algorithm as the brush, and infrastructure as the canvas. Talk about putting the ‘art’ in artificial intelligence.

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These artworks make use of billions of data harvested from a variety of sources, including open-source data from scientists, astrophysics materials from NASA, art history records, and of course, paintings from prolific masters of art. Pieced together by codes, these data sets turn into a visual and auditory spectacle that is simultaneously a nod to the past and a glimpse into the future. The space is divided into three sections: the Curator's Lobby, the Digital Garden of Dreams, and the Wisdom of Da Vinci. 

Photo by BGC Immersive Website.

We won’t spoil the experience for you, but each hall features several installations that draw from the works of not only Da Vinci but also other masters like Michelangelo and our very own Juan Luna, as well as brilliant minds like Albert Einstein and Galileo Galilei. Expect presentations generated in real-time, including a visual interpretation of the brain waves produced by members of the Manila Symphony Orchestra as they play. Oh, and did we mention that Ludovico Einaudi, composer of the Oscar-winning film Nomadland, performs the curated music for the show??

Photo by Kimberly John Bautista.

According to Ouchhh director and founder Ferdi Alici, the exhibition aims to capture Da Vinci’s philosophy and multidisciplinary approach by combining scientific fields with traditional forms of art. “We chose Da Vinci, but he’s not the main character. With the Wisdom of Da Vinci Exhibition, we’re trying to catch his mindset—because he tried to make machines, investigate biology, and make music. He was a multitasking guy. During the exhibition process, we realized that we almost have the same mindset because we’re trying to make art from different scientific fields,” says Alici in an interview with Esquire Philippines.

Photo by Courtesy.

Photo by Courtesy.

Photo by Courtesy.

If you’re an art appreciator hungry for a new experience, a novice in the art scene looking to expand your horizons, or simply someone who likes to explore, then Wisdom of Da Vinci: An Immersive AI Experience might be the sensorial wonder you’re searching for.

More information about the exhibit and ticket prices here.