Cultural & Digital Arts

When AI paints like van Gogh, who gets the credit?

Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso created some of the most recognizable works of art in history. Their masterpieces have been displayed around the world, admired by millions and inspired generations of artists. But if artificial intelligence generated an image mimicking their distinct styles and techniques, would their original work still stand apart? And if AI draws on their creations to produce something new, should those artists receive credit for the inspiration their work provides? In new research, Ananya Singh, assistant professor of visual communication design at The University of Texas at Arlington, explores how AI is reshaping the boundaries of creativity and authorship in the arts. She advocates for “a system that encourages innovation and protects the rights of artists and creators.”

Digital Storytelling Brings Language and Culture to Life at UTA 

Kania’s Spanish for Heritage Speakers course is anything but a traditional grammar class. Designed for students who grew up speaking Spanish at home, the course strengthens reading, writing and grammatical structure skills, but this project takes it even further, bringing language out of the textbook and into the real world. When it came time to bring this vision to life, UTA Libraries became a crucial partner. Through the Experiential Learning Faculty Fellowship (ELFF) program, Kania worked with Libraries’ staff members to transform her idea into a full-fledged experiential learning project.