A Crisis of Beauty: Form & Truth in the Age of AI

Sat Feb 15 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Rock Hill Coffee | Rock Hill

Friday Arts Project
Publisher/HostFriday Arts Project
A Crisis of Beauty: Form & Truth in the Age of AI
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In the age of AI, is beauty still a proxy for truth? What should makers make, if a machine can do the same?
About this Event

A poet once told us that “Beauty is truth, truth beauty,” and that still feels more or less right. We often take beauty in form as evidence of careful creation, depth of thought—even of validity. But with the rise of generative AI tools, formal excellence—in writing, imagery, or rich audio/visual media today—is easier than ever to achieve.

As AI gains capabilities, and multiplies the skills of creators, is beauty still a proxy for truth? How should lovers of art engage with beauty when they seek truth? Should critics rethink aesthetics? What should makers make, if a machine can do the same?

We’ll explore these questions at the intersection of technology and art in a presentation and discussion led by David McGaw, a design strategist in a leading Silicon Valley AI company. David, a previous Curator's Codex lecturer, returns to Rock Hill to to tackle a very relevant topic.

"Curator's Codex - Select Conversations in the Arts" is a Friday Arts Project event. This event is hosted by Rock Hill Coffee Roasters and co-sponsored by Resurrection Anglican Church.

Seating is limited.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rock Hill Coffee, 139 East Main Street, Rock Hill, United States

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