In this powerful episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore how the art we don't see—the banned, withdrawn, and refused—shapes our cultural narrative. From Amy Sherald's bold withdrawal of her entire exhibition to protect a single trans-affirming painting, to Comic-Con's dramatic 24-hour reversal on AI art policy, we examine the forces that determine what art reaches the public eye.

1. 00:00:45 Exploring Banned Art and Its Impact
2. 00:02:43 The Intersection of Art and Technology
3. 00:06:31 Juergen’s Personal Journey
4. 00:10:25 The Techno-Sublime and Its Significance
5. 00:12:08 The Power of Human-Centric Design
6. 00:13:41 Amy Sherald’s Bold Statement
7. 00:14:38 Cultural Reflections from Greenland
8. 00:16:24 Future Predictions for Art

1. African Weaving Meets Technology: Discover how traditional African weaving reveals its inherent computational logic through projects like Nosukaay and Woven in Wa, showing that technology is finally catching up to craft, not the other way around.
2. Amy Sherald's Stand: Learn why the acclaimed artist withdrew her entire "American Sublime" exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery rather than allow the removal of 'Trans Forming Liberty,' a powerful portrait reimagining the Statue of Liberty as a trans model.
3. Comic-Con's AI Art Ban: Explore the rapid policy reversal at San Diego Comic-Con, where artist backlash led to a complete prohibition on AI art within 24 hours, reflecting broader industry tensions about creative authenticity.
4. Juergen's Photography Evolution: Follow the personal journey from special effects photography in the 1980s to AI art today, illustrating how technological disruption repeatedly reshapes creative careers.
5. Greenland's TikTok Resistance: Examine how young Greenlanders use satirical "fentanyl fold" videos to critique American cultural imperialism, turning our own imagery into powerful political commentary.
6. Trevor Paglen's Techno Sublime: Understand how Paglen's two-decade project of photographing the invisible—from secret military bases to surveillance systems—reveals the blind spots in our technological age.
7. The Human-Centric Design Myth: Unpack how "human-centered" design often masks extraction-focused systems, creating what Juergen calls "experience greenwashing."
8. Hans Ulrich Obrist's 2026 Predictions: Consider the Serpentine Galleries director's vision for art's future, including AI as coordination tool, long-duration projects, and the surprising power of exhibitions that make strangers talk to each other.

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore the delicate balance between AI as a helpful tool and its potential to replace human creativity. From Bandcamp's groundbreaking ban on AI-generated music to the digital reconstruction of a 17th-century masterpiece, we examine where to draw the line between assistance and abdication.

• Bandcamp's AI Ban: The first major music platform to prohibit AI-generated content and scraping for AI training data
• Digital Art Restoration: How the Kunsthistorisches Museum used AI to reconstruct 40cm of a lost Michaelina Wautier painting
• Apple's Multi-Spectral Cameras: Exploring photography beyond visible light and what it means for the future of image capture
• NFT Market Collapse: The cancellation of NFT Paris and what it signals about digital art's future
• The Weight of Meaning: Dilek Yalçın's essay on how artists are responding to AI's endless generation with intentional meaning
• Art as Protest: A student's arrest for eating AI art raises questions about performance and protest
• Brazil's FILE Festival: Call for entries exploring "contemporary technological poetics"
• AI Authentication Debate: Can AI truly authenticate Old Masters, or does it miss the subjective nature of art expertise?

This episode examines the nuanced relationship between human creativity and AI assistance. Through real-world examples, we explore how artists and technologists are navigating this new landscape, from platform policies to physical protests. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining human agency while leveraging AI as a tool rather than a replacement.

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In this episode of The Intersect, hosts Chelsea and Georgia explore Issue No. 69 of The Intersect newsletter, diving deep into the fascinating connections between art and technology. From cities transforming streets into permanent pedestrian zones to groundbreaking research on art's health benefits, this episode examines how creative expression and technological innovation continue to shape each other.

• Urban Transformation: Six U.S. cities including Houston and San Francisco are permanently converting streets into pedestrian zones by 2026, creating new opportunities for public art appreciation and community engagement.
• The Science of Art and Health: Research from University College London reveals that viewing original artwork reduces cortisol levels by 22%, compared to just 8% for reproductions, though the full museum experience may be the real catalyst.
• Public Space Governance: Innovative models from Paris and New York, including "Adoptez un banc" and "The Common Corner" project, demonstrate new ways communities can manage creative expression in public spaces.
• Roy Lichtenstein's Legacy and AI Art: The parallels between Pop Art's controversial rise and today's AI-generated art debate, exploring what defines legitimate artistic expression.
• Museum Evolution: How museums struggle with true engagement in the digital age, and why visitors are creating their own AI-powered interpretive experiences.
• Brian Dettmer's Book Sculptures: The transformation of obsolete encyclopedias into intricate art objects, revealing hidden beauty in outdated technology.
• Norman Rockwell's Cultural Debate: The unexpected controversy surrounding Rockwell's legacy and what it reveals about American identity.

The episode emphasizes how art and technology strengthen each other when they truly communicate. Technologists build more human-centered products when they understand artistic principles, while artists expand their creative possibilities through technical literacy. The conversation highlights the importance of moving beyond surface-level integration to create meaningful dialogue between these two fields.

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