CINEMA TICK TACK is excited to announce SYNTHETIC PROGRAM, a screening in collaboration with Fakewhale, featuring a curated selection of works by pioneering video artists Kevin Abosch, Olga Fedorova, Scerbo, and Fakewhale Studio.

The screening, starting Tuesday 21 January, invites audiences to engage with the future of creativity and  AI-generated art. Launched by FakeWhale in November 2024, SYNTHETIC PROGRAM, is all about reconsidering the nature of artistic collaboration: rather than diminishing human agency, AI amplifies it, allowing artists to navigate realms previously inaccessible.

SYNTHETIC PROGRAM, with its exploration of AI as a transformative creative medium, finds a natural home on CINEMA TICK TACK’s six-meter-high window facade. This transparent interface bridges public and private spaces, offering a seamless connection between artists and audiences. The duality of CINEMA TICK TACK a screen visible both inside and out parallels the themes of the program, highlighting the intersection of digital and physical realities. By leveraging the shifting interplay of light and dark, the space amplifies the synthetic creativity at the heart of the program, offering viewers a transformative experience that evolves with time and perspective. This collaboration redefines the role of art in public spaces, positioning AI-generated video works as a medium for dialogue, discovery, and engagement across boundaries.

SYNTHETIC PROGRAM for CINEMA TICK TACK features works by:

Kevin Abosch, an Irish conceptual artist renowned for exploring identity and value through generative methods, including machine learning and blockchain technology. His work, moo.01, is a pioneering short film created with AI, merging visual poetry and surreal parody to chart new artistic frontiers.

Olga Fedorova, a contemporary Russian artist based in Brussels. Fedorova employs 3D graphics to probe the complexities of modern life and human interaction. Her piece, Creatures of the Night: Techno Party Edition, reflects on the unifying power of music and dance, crafting an immersive experience that blurs the boundaries between reality and virtuality.

Scerbo, an Italian contemporary artist investigating metaphysical and philosophical themes through manipulated photographic forms. In his Anti-Crash series, he explores metaphysical realms articulated through altered photographic expressions, creating works that question concepts of originality, memory, and time.

Fakewhale Studio, a research-driven platform focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and contemporary art. Through theoretical inquiry and curated collaborations, Fakewhale Studio examines the transformative potential of emerging technologies, exploring the intricate relationship between advanced techniques and traditional artistic forms.

SYNTHETIC PROGRAM will be screened daily from Sunset to Sunrise (CET), live outside  TICK TACK’s exhibition space (Mechelsesteenweg 247, 2018 Antwerp) or digitally through the livestream on TICK TACK’s website.