Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during November 2024.
The makers of Blade Runner 2049 are suing Elon Musk and Tesla
Tesla’s use of purportedly AI graphics for its Robotaxi event won’t be known for its creative value in the annals of AI art, but it might serve as a test case for copyright concerns. The production company that created Blade Runner 2049, Alcon Entertainment, is suing Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Tesla, and Elon Musk for the images.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Change how we age
Age UK is advocating for change in a culture that places a higher value on antiques and old paintings than on its elderly populace. Let’s Change How We Age, the charity’s most recent campaign, was introduced earlier this month with the goal of igniting a national dialogue on ageing and the urgent need to change the way we view the elderly.
The comprehensive campaign, which was developed by Neverland and supported by media partner MG OMD, includes influencer partnerships, TV, VOD, movies, social media, and OOH placements.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Homemade stop-motion by the family A Christmas movie is released on streaming services worldwide
The full-length film Steal The Naughty List, which features Kevin Sorbo as the voice actor for Hercules, will be available on major streaming services worldwide on November 15. Although it sounds like a high-end Hollywood production, a Mississippi homeschooling family actually built it.
Nathan VonMinden, an aerospace engineer, led the project. He transformed the family home’s upper floor into a professional animation studio, where he collaborated with his wife Meleice and their adolescent kids.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Pentagram reveals the Guggenheim’s single worldwide identity
Created by Pentagram partner Harry Pearce, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, a bulwark of modern and contemporary art since 1937, has unveiled a unified visual identity. The Guggenheim’s four locations—New York, Venice, Bilbao, and the soon-to-open Abu Dhabi—are all united under the new brand system.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Jiří Příhoda: Crafting spaces that defy expectations
One of the most well-known modern Czech artists is Jiří Příhoda, who pioneered a method that combines state-of-the-art technology and art historical heritage through video pieces and installations that all somehow celebrate the potential of space.
As evidenced by a number of recent pieces at the 2024 Signal Festival in Prague, he has long pushed the limits of object and building by investigating the principles of perspective and geometric proportions.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
‘Granny scambaiter’ Daisy, an AI, joins the battle against phone scammers
You cannot deny that artificial intelligence has its uses, regardless of your position on the topic. Imagine having a dream about an elderly woman with AI skills who can outsmart con artists. 02’s most recent project does just that.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Four photographers, both in front of and behind the lens, are contributing fresh viewpoints
Once controlled by a limited viewpoint, photography is currently experiencing a significant transformation. Leading this shift is the 70:15:40 Project UK, a joint effort by MPB, Peerspace, The Royal Photographic Society, SheClicks, and UK Black Female Photographers (UKBFTOG), which promotes inclusivity and diversity in the field of photography and videography.
Find out more in It’s Nice That.
Reducing the bulk and increasing the inventiveness with Joanna Blémont
Young painters like Joanna Blémont and her “silent watercolours” are needed because the world seems to be noisy and troubled right now. Her pictures’ tone and subject matter compel us to pause, inhale, and look into the peaceful worlds she evokes.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Five children’s illustrators who are a touch mysterious
Children’s publishers frequently seek mystery, atmosphere, and just the right amount of dread, but kids are aware when they’re being pandered to. Naïve artistic styles, adorable characters, and cosy environments will always be part of the category.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
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