Generative AI has rapidly been implemented across many fields, including the art sector. It has become much easier for people without any artistic or technical background to create their own ‘art’. From image generation to interactive installations, AI is transforming how art is created, experienced and perceived.

In this seminar, new media artist Akane Hiraoka will explore how artists use AI in contemporary art practice. She will share insights into her multi-layered workflow – incorporating generative visual engines, large language models and real-time tracking technologies. Akane will present selected artworks to discuss how these tools influence her creative process, while reflecting on the current possibilities and limitations of AI, and how these may evolve in the near future.

About the contributor

Akane Hiraoka
Akane Hiraoka is a London-based Japanese new media artist and creative technologist. With a background in motion graphics, she has worked with organisations including Sega, Sky, the British Museum and Imperial College London. Her work now focuses on real-time interactive installations and projection mapping. Her projects have been shown across Italy, Spain, France, Japan, China and the UK, and have been featured in international showcases including Japan Expo 2025, Royal Society of Arts 2025 and Raise Summit 2025 at Le Carrousel du Louvre in Paris

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