In the annals of television history there are names that echo through the corridors of time, their contributions immortalized in the chronicles of pop culture. Then, there are names like Sylvia Shichman — a footnote, a whisper, a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of entertainment. Yet, within that fleeting moment lies a story of absurdity, influence, and the kind of offbeat brilliance that only the truly unconventional can appreciate. Eight years ago I wrote a short blog post here […]
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we interact with technology, from voice assistants to smart home devices. Google has now brought this innovation to mobile photography with its conversational photo editor in Google Photos. Initially available exclusively for Pixel 10 devices, this groundbreaking feature is now being rolled out to a broader range of Android smartphones. By leveraging AI, the editor allows users to edit photos through natural language commands, making professional-level photo editing accessible to […]
Photography, since its very inception, has always dwelt at the crossroads of art and technology. From the very first daguerreotypes that astonished 19th-century audiences to the modern digital revolution that has ushered in the age of a camera carried in every pocket, the medium has never been anything of a stranger to disruption. Now, a new and novel disruption looms ever so ominously large — or perhaps, it may have already arrived — in the form of artificial intelligence. Algorithms […]
“Whence the Power and Strength of Spirits Proceeds” (Plate XI) Photography by Derek R. Audette ©MMXVIII (All rights reserved) Model: Kare Roussakis Make-up: Linda Xuan
“Rehearse Nothing but the Wonders of Thy Law” Digital manip. of original ink on paper work by Derek R. Audette ©MMXVIII (All rights reserved) 38″ X 48″ at full print resolution. Digital art / new media.