AI and generative art
Generative Center
Recently established in Besso, Lugano, the Generative Center specializes in the research, development, and implementation of AI-based content across various fields and complex interdisciplinary projects, and acts as a center of competence for AI creative professionals.
With a focus on the use and creation through generative AI technologies, the Center is currently producing Echo of Legends audiovisual series entirely created with generative art, dedicated to Swiss legends and myths. Additionally, it offers workshops on the introduction, implementation, and interaction with generative art in hybrid creative scenarios.
ai@generativecenter.ch
AI02 LIQUID MACHINE: QUANTUM PHENOMENA
17 January 2025
@ Cerchio 91 Via Besso 42a 6900 Lugano CH
STRUCTURE
14.30 - 17.00 Round table open to audience participation
17.30 “The Pink Series” book presentation by Oliver Rasmus
19.00 Quantum Experiment by Alessandro Chiolerio
20.30 Q&A
21.00 DJ SET and exchange
17.30 “The Pink Series” book presentation by Oliver Rasmus
19.00 Quantum Experiment by Alessandro Chiolerio
20.30 Q&A
21.00 DJ SET and exchange
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What's on stove?
First AI opening of 2025 focuses on Water as a universal medium, it’s critical roles in sustaining ecosystems, acting as a medium for life and intelligence, and enabling quantum phenomena. We dive into Holobionts, integrated biological systems consisting of a host and its symbiotic microbes, emphasizing the complexity and interconnectedness of living organisms within their environments.
Working deep into development and writing for our 10 episode Film Series ECHO OF LEGENDS to be produced from March to August 2025 at our Generative Center Besso, Lugano. An innovative film series that breathes life into the Swiss myths and legends through captivating storytelling and advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The series merges the rich cultural heritage of Swiss folklore with the evocative power of AI-generated audiovisual narratives, weaving past and present, reality and magic, into a unique experience.
Creativity Without Boundaries, workshop & seminar for AI WEEK Lugano, December 02, 2024, went down to a wonderful experience, participants exchange and superb encounters.
AI WEEK Lugano 02 to 06 December 2024 in Lugano, Switzerland, was a unique and groundbreaking experience. Organized by Lugano Living Lab speakers, exhibitors and participative audience alike, discussed through various prisms and points of views the intricate aspect of synthetic intelligence, art, humanity, business and how to transcend that of falling on misconceptions. The Generative Center provided for a three hour initiation workshop, a participative in situ creative performance entitled "RIFLESSI", and a film presentation for "Il Lupo di Curio" work in progress. Watch trailer below.
Take a look at photos and thoughts from our workshop forTV and Film Directors at RSI / Comano, Ticino.
FIRST TRAILER FOR "IL LUPO DI CURIO"
Created with AI Generative Technology
Written and Directed by
KEVIN MERZ
ARTUR SCHMIDT
FELIX A. BACHMANN
GENERATIVE CENTER
PACTE AUDIOVISUELLE SSR SRG RSI
TELEPRODUKTION FONDS
ai driven visuals
Storytelling and Digital Content
Our latest showreel unveils the full potential of generative AI in video production, including the intricate creation of human expressions. Blending art and cutting-edge technology, this reel demonstrates our ability to generate dynamic, AI-driven visuals, from breathtaking landscapes to emotionally resonant, lifelike facial expressions. We push the boundaries of storytelling and digital content, where AI brings characters and environments to life in unprecedented ways.
L'Eco delle Leggende
The 'Echo of Legends' is an innovative film series that brings the legends of Ticino and Switzerland to life through captivating storytelling and AI technology. The series combines the cultural richness of Swiss legends and myths with the evocative power of AI-generated audiovisual narratives, intertwining the past with the present and the real with the magical, offering a unique film experience.
2025 projection
Il Lupo di Curio
"The Wolf of Curio" – pilot episode for Echo of Legends series, partially funded by the SRG SSR RSI Audiovisual Pact – is inspired by the legend behind the coat of arms of this historic village in Malcantone, Ticino. This story explores a deep and unexpected bond between man and nature, where the boundaries between good and evil merge into a striking interweaving.
2024 / 2025 projection
Il Lupo di Curio / theatre
.A theatrical multidisciplinary production with audiovisual elements entirely created through artificial intelligence, inviting the audience to engage both with the story and the fascinating world of generative art.
22 -23 february 2025 - opening Teatro delle Radici, Lugano, Ticino.
The work will be presented in a number of public spaces, theatres and other venues in Ticino throughout 2025.
20 september 2025 - closing Teatro di Banco, Bedigliora, Ticino.
Exploring Creative Boundaries
Workshops: Generative AI and Innovation
Overview: This workshop will introduce participants to the emerging field of artificial intelligence (AI) applied to creative processes, focusing on tools for generating audiovisual content, both static and dynamic, as well as sound. The session will explore how such tools can enhance creative workflows, addressing technical and ethical issues while encouraging philosophical reflections on the future of creativity, artistic responsibility, and authorship today.
Objective: By the end of the workshop, participants will have a basic understanding of AI-based generative tools in various creative fields, will learn about hybrid creative processes that combine human creativity with AI support, will understand the challenges and opportunities related to AI use, and will have gained hands-on experience using AI tools to collaboratively create content.