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Xuewu Zheng’s meditative art now on display in Hanes Art Center gallery
Zheng, a former UNC visiting printmaking professor, has five installations in the Hanes Art Center from Oct. 24 to Nov. 30. The exhibition, entitled “One Religion,” includes works with philosophical, religious and historical themes.
Internet Abuzz Over AI-Generated ‘Photograph’ of Leonardo Da Vinci and ‘Mona Lisa’ Model
“Rare photograph of Mona Lisa and Leonardo da Vinci taken in Florence in 1504 on Antiques Roadshow. Very cool,” an X post claimed on Nov. 18, 2023. It had over 390,000 views. “Leonardo da Vinci with the model who posed as Mona Lisa. Believed to be taken about 1508 or 1509,” another post claimed.
Rare photograph of Mona Lisa and Leonardo da Vinci taken in Florence in 1504 on Antiques Roadshow. Very cool. 😁 pic.twitter.com/z7q413C9To
— John Murray Headshots (@JMPhotoDub) November 18, 2023
This alleged “photograph” of the model who posed for “Mona Lisa” and Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, draftsman, architect, engineer, and scientist who painted the picture, was widely shared on social media. “Rare photograph of Mona Lisa with Painter & Polymath Leonardo da Vinci. Did you see this before??” another post on X claimed. The image was also shared on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and 9GAG.
It was, of course, a gag.
TinEye reverse image search results showed that the image was first shared back in June 2023 on Imgur, an online image-sharing website. However, the Imgur post redirected to a Reddit post and it turned out that the image was first shared on a /fakehistory subreddit in May 2023 with a caption reading, “Leonardo Da Vinci and Mona Lisa 1504.”
Leonardo Da Vinci and Mona Lisa 1504
byu/GodsendNYC infakehistoryporn
“I vote for an AI image ban in this sub,” on Reddit user commented on the original post. As various comments suggested, the image was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software.
Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is probably the world’s most famous painting. As Encyclopedia Britannica’s article on the topic informs, it was painted in early 16th century:
It was painted sometime between 1503 and 1519, when Leonardo was living in Florence, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum, Paris, where it remained an object of pilgrimage in the 21st century. The sitter’s mysterious smile and her unproven identity have made the painting a source of ongoing investigation and fascination.
Importantly, the first photograph wasn’t captured until the 19th century, as Encyclopedia Britannica reports:
In 1826/27, using a camera obscura fitted with a pewter plate, Niépce produced the first successful photograph from nature, a view of the courtyard of his country estate, Gras, from an upper window of the house. The exposure time was about eight hours, during which the sun moved from east to west so that it appears to shine on both sides of the building.
(Getty Images)
It’s not the first time we’ve fact-checked a rumor related to Leonardo da Vinci. For instance, in November 2017, we investigated whether Leonardo da Vinci’s dying words were “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.”
Lucio Muniain designs Mexican concrete house as “habitable sculpture”
Mexican architecture studio Lucio Muniain has created a brutalist house with raw board-formed concrete walls in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Ten architecture and landscape projects by Academy of Art University
Dezeen School Shows: a San Francisco fish market transformed into a bathhouse is included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at the Academy of Art University in California.
Also included is a foldable and portable bed that combines a sleeping surface with storage for people who lack safe and stable housing and a house in Palo Alto that has a living green roof.
Institution: Academy of Art University
School: School of Architecture and School of Landscape Architecture
Course: NAAB Accredited M Arch 1, M Arch 2, B Arch MA, BA M Arch and B Arch IPAL programmes
Tutors: Mark Mueckenheim, Karen Seong, Sameena Sitabkhan, Mini Chu, Simon McKenzie, Maria Paz de Moura Castro King, Philip Ra, Eric Reeder, John-Michael Wong and Ethen Wood
School statement:
“We are a progressive design laboratory of highly passionate students and a distinguished faculty of practising architects who work together to explore the boundaries of architecture.
“Our interactive on-site and online studio experience harnesses digital tools to mentor students throughout our rigorous curriculum.
“We offer an excellent design education by developing each student’s capacity to synthesise critical thought, architectural vision and technical comprehension.
“Our programmes engage with current global issues, empowering students to be changemakers and leaders advocating for social equity.
“Our diverse international community enables us to propagate a unique cultural response to build a better world.”
Group project: Stay Over Programme Family Shelter
“Stay Over Programme (SOP) is a family shelter located at the Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School, which was piloted to address the overwhelming number of families in the district who lack safe or stable housing.
“In partnership with shelter residents, Dolores Street Community Services, 826 Valencia, and the BVHM school, students design and fabricate modular beds and storage units while reimagining the dining room/after-school area to improve user experience.
“During Community Workshops with the Stay Over Programme families, parents and children provided design input through various activities, such as exploring kids’ safe spaces and identifying what everyone needs for storage.”
Students: Edgar Castillo, Lowai Ghaly, Mazen Ghaly, Andrew Hart, Mohamed Meawad, Petros Peritos and Shadi Vakilian
Course: B lab Community-based Design Collaborative Project
Tutors: Karen Seong and Sameena Sitabkhan
Unveiling Lost Identities: Investigating Migration Problems in Chinese Architecture and Culture by Qiyang Xu
“During China’s rapid urbanisation, millions of rural villagers migrated into cities while leaving their children behind in villages.
“The separation from parents caused many children to display characteristics that include loneliness, misconduct and lack of confidence.
“In Zhaoxing village, with the development of tourism, local inhabitants have returned to work in their hometowns.
“The design aims to provide children with a warm place, help them regain their lost identities and give them a sense of belonging to a culture through the local architecture.”
Student: Qiyang Xu
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M Arch
Tutors: Philip Ra, Ethen Wood and Mini Chu
Compost Tower – A new Typology for a Circular Economy by Kenan Beker
“The compost tower is a proposal for a new kind of sustainable waste centre for a future circular economy. When waste as a concept is eradicated, we can treat it as a nutrient or energy meant to be reintroduced to broader systems.
“The thesis proposes a facility for nutrient energy transformation and exchange. Rather than being located outside the city, the thesis proposes that these systems will be closely intertwined within the urban fabric as visible landmarks.
“As vertical embodiments of aerated static pile composting, these new building types will also deal with municipal waste and offer landfill alternatives.
“Future waste is proposed as a resource with the potential to be reintroduced into water systems, energy or heat.”
Student: Kenan Beker
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M Arch
Tutor: Mark Mueckenheim
Boundary Connector – Future Port For Transforming the Defined Border Line between Hong Kong and Mainland China by Xiaoman Sun
“In 1986, Luohu port opened at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border under the ‘one country, two systems’ policy to promote exchanges between the two areas.
“With the advent of the era of globalisation, the separating function of the border is still restricting the free flow of people and supplies.
“The living cycles and cultural circles of border residents continuously extend across the border and this process reconstructs the border space. This continually developing condition shows that the port is not just a line separating two places – instead, the port should be a place for cultural and economic exchanges.
“The project focuses on the Shenzhen-Hong Kong border and the residents living on this boundary, using architecture as a tool to resolve two different urban and social conditions.”
Student: Xiaoman Sun
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M Arch
Tutor: Mark Mueckenheim
Cultural Exchange – Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco by Yi Ling Liao
“Since the nineteenth century, Chinese immigrants in the United States have made a significant contribution to the transformation and economy of California through mining, transcontinental railroad construction and through subsequent generations of active citizenship.
“The project seeks to establish street connections at three locations – creating spaces for art galleries and cultural attractions to promote interaction between tourists and residents alike.
“Cultural Exchange will reinforce Chinese culture by integrating an interpretation of cultural elements, establishing spaces of mixed opportunity.
“The goal is for Chinatown to retain its cultural identity while establishing a progressive public interface for residents and tourists alike.”
Student: Yi Ling Liao
Course: Bachelor of Architecture Thesis B Arch
Tutor: Maria Paz de Moura Castro King
Western Addition Community Center by Lowai Ghaly
“The Western Addition in San Francisco is a diverse neighbourhood with a large number of immigrants. This community centre provides services to immigrant families by guiding them through the immigration process and connecting them to different resources.
“To promote stronger connections between parents and their children, classes are offered for parents to learn English and for the children to learn their native languages and cultures.”
Student: Lowai Ghaly
Course: Bachelor of Architecture 4th year project ARH 410 studio course
Tutors: Karen Seong and Simon McKenzie
Bayfront Park Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA by Sol Lee
“Sol Lee embarked on a transformative project that is a testament to the power of creating spaces with profound meaning and purpose.
“This endeavour takes advantage of its stunning location by the Bay, with unparalleled views of the water and exceptional light quality throughout the day.
“The project capitalises on the restoration of an old fishing pier, positioned along the well-trafficked Bay Trail, to weave together the fabric of the community comprised of residents, tourists, workers and basketball enthusiasts.
“The design aims to carve out a strong, independent identity for the park, ensuring it’s not overshadowed by the presence of the nearby Chase Center.
“It aims to offer a sanctuary from the urban bustle, shielding visitors from noise and wind, while providing a multitude of vantage points for bay viewing and a dedicated observation area, enhancing the public’s engagement with the waterfront.”
Student: Sol Lee
Course: LAN 610 Landscape Architecture Design Studio
Tutor: Toni Bava
Speaking of Reality: Creating an Immersive Experience for Landscape Architectural Design Presentation using the Latest Technologies in the Field of Game Design by Jason Jeon
“This project explores how poster boards and videos have a limit in explaining architecture to teachers or clients.
“It explores different presentation methods and was informed by San Francisco’s annual Game Developers Conference.”
Student: Jason Jeon
Course: Landscape Architecture – Master’s Thesis
Residence Aerial by Justin Wagner
“This residential design in Palo Alto, California, exudes a serene yet vibrant charm, deeply rooted in a palette of native-inspired landscaping, embracing the local ecology and biodiversity.
“Sustainability threads through every element, from utilising drought-resistant plants to incorporating living green roofs, creating a space that’s as kind to the environment as it is aesthetically pleasing.”
Student: Justin Wagner
Course: Landscape Architecture Design Studio
Metamorphic Insertion – public bathhouse and spa by Maud Indiana Vikjord
“The Fisherman’s Wharf once held a special place in the heart of local San Francisco residents as a fish market on the coastal edge of the city.
“Today, it has a reputation as a tourist destination yet during the Covid-19 pandemic, travel restrictions left the area a virtual ghost town.
“The building, which occupies an entire urban block, is based on a continuous surface of concave and convex spaces inspired by the spatial and tectonic quality of an egg crate and on circular components made out of thirty different prefabricated concrete elements.
“The upper floor houses the bath, while the lower floor is inhabited by public restaurants, a spa surrounding a lush courtyard, and the changing and service areas of the bath.
“The project aims to bridge the gap between the two in a curated cultural bathhouse experience and an assortment of local businesses.”
Student: Maud Indiana Vikjord
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M.Arch
Tutor: Mark Mueckenheim
Partnership content
This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and Academy of Art University. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.
Sculpture on show in Auckland Botanic Gardens
New Auckland Botanic Gardens sculpture exhibition features works by 47 of Aotearoa’s finest artists.
‘La Charité’, sculpture de Jan van Delen, réintègre l’église du Sablon à Bruxelles
Grand jour pour le Conseil d’administration de l’église Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon (on disait naguère ‘fabrique…
The Masferre photography exhibit in Baguio
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The Hilarious Winners Of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 Have Arrived
And the winner of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 goes to… Jason Moore for his timeless photo “Air Guitar Roo” showing a kangaroo rocking out.
Jason captured the image (below) of the female Western grey kangaroo in the outer suburbs of Perth. He was out with his camera in the early morning, hoping to capture some of the Australian wildlife in the “golden hour” of sunlight. After picturing some waterfowl at a nearby lake, he was driving home and noticed a number of kangaroos frolicking in a patch of open bushland covered in picturesque wildflowers.
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“When I arrived, there were a number of Kangaroos in the field. The morning light was still favourable so I grabbed my camera and headed off to a spot where I could get down to eye level with my subjects, amongst the biting ticks (the lengths we go to, just to get that perfect image.) I ended up shooting about 40 or 50 frames of the Kangaroos with various content including Mum’s, Joey’s and also some action shots of them bouncing along through the yellow field,” Jason said in a statement seen by IFLScience.
“Air Guitar Roo” was awarded OVERALL WINNER 2023 and ALEX WALKER’S SERIAN CREATURES OF THE LAND AWARD.
Image credit: © Jason Moore/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
“The shoot turned out to be a great session, and I am quite fond of several images that I captured. Not many people know that Kangaroos are normally fairly docile and even a bit boring most of the time, if I’m honest. However, when I saw this Roo striking the air guitar pose, it immediately brought a smile to my face, and I knew that I had captured something really special,” he added.
This year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards saw 5,300 entries from 1,842 entrants representing 85 countries worldwide. There were six Category Winners, including young photographer Jacek Stankiewicz with his image of two greenfinches called “Dispute,” which managed to win both the Junior Award and the Affinity Photo 2 People’s Choice Award.
Other Category Winners included Vittorio Ricci from Italy for their image “Unexpected Plunge” of a heron ungracefully falling out of the sky and into the water, which won the Spectrum Photo Creatures in the Air Award.
“Unexpected plunge” won the SPECTRUM PHOTO CREATURES IN THE AIR AWARD.
Image credit: © Vittorio Ricci/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
The winner of the Creatures Under the Sea category was awarded to Otter Kwek from Singapore for their image of an otter in the midst of a ballerina-like twirl.
“Otter Ballerina” won the CREATURES UNDER THE SEA AWARD.
Image credit: © Otter Kwek/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
Tímea Ambrus won the Amazing Internet Portfolio Award with a collection of four images showing a ground squirrel leaping into the air before crashing down in an undignified tumble.
Lily Bernau won the Video Award for her film, titled “Too Cold”, of a lone penguin that looks as if it’s too scared to take the plunge into the icy sea.
“That wasn’t here yesterday” by Wendy Kaveney was a Highly Commended image.
Image credit: © Wendy Kaveney/Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
There were also 10 additional entries that were recognized as Highly Commended Winners: Tzahi Finkelstein, John Blumenkamp, Zoe Ashdown, Brian Matthews, Lara Matthews, Delphine Casimir, Pratick Mondal, Wendy Kaveney, Jacques Poulard, and Dakota Vaccaro.
“Don’t Look Down” By Brian Matthews was declared a Highly Commended entry.
Image credit: © Brian Matthews/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
If this collection of feelgood wildlife photography tickled your fancy, be sure to check out the winners of last’s year Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022. You can also see 2021 ’s competition winners right here.
Chrysler Museum unveils outdoor sculpture honoring Native Americans
The Chrysler Museum of Art has a new outdoor sculpture that honors the land acknowledgment with Virginia Native Americans.
