Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe
Artist Refik Anadol has brought his forward-thinking immersive installation to the United Nations. Powered with AI technology, Anadol’s work uses machine learning algorithms to tell a story of environmental conservation. His Large Nature Model: Coral exhibition at the United Nations headquarters occurred during the General Assembly high-level week, when world leaders gathered to address critical global challenges.
Trained on an incredible 100 million coral reef images, Large Nature Model: Coral offers an unprecedented glimpse into the vastness and complexity of our oceans. It also serves as a poignant reminder of what’s at stake in the fight for our planet’s future. This immersive installation is part of the Large Nature Model, the world’s first open-source generative AI model dedicated to nature.
“Refik Anadol’s artwork is a testament to the beauty and fragility of our natural world,” said UN Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming. “It’s a clarion call to world leaders: we must harness the power of technology, and human ingenuity and agency to incite action to protect our planet before it’s too late.”
During its time on display at the UN, Anadol’s installation served as a reminder of the importance of coral reefs. And at the same time, it highlighted the best of AI technology and how it can be used to push creative visions and effect change.
“It’s an honor to participate in this year’s Summit of the Future and be part of the critical dialogues shaping our global future,” stated Anadol. “As an interdisciplinary artist, I hope that Large Nature Model: Coral inspires people to see how technology can foster deeper connections with our planet and empower us to work together toward a more sustainable world.”
While Anadol’s display at the UN ended on September 28, his studio is hard at work on other projects. This includes DATALAND, which is set to open in early 2025 in Los Angeles’ The Grand LA. Featuring art experiences blending human imagination and artificial intelligence, it will be the world’s first museum of AI arts.
Refik Anadol Studio presented Large Nature Model: Coral at the UN headquarters.
Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe
Created using a machine learning algorithm trained by 100 million coral reef images, it is a reminder of our world’s fragile beauty.
Refik Anadol and My Modern Met co-founder and editor-in-chief Eugene Kim (Photo: Eugene Kim/My Modern Met)
Photo: Eugene Kim/My Modern Met
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