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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 25/08/2026

Curated link list of digital tools for creative coding and generative design. The spectrum ranges from experimental open-source projects and custom scripts to essential utilities that shape digital and analog workflows — continuously expanding creative boundaries. www.slanted.de/news/digital...

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 04/08/2026

Two identical chairs. One needs an AI label. One doesn't. The EU AI Act's transparency rules apply from 2 August. If you make AI images commercially in the EU, this is now your issue. 🧵 #EUAIAct #AIAct #Deepfake 1/8

chair in an empty, minimalist room with bare walls; photograph is photorealistic, 50 mm, daylight, LABEL: AI GENERATED

chair stands on a soft cumulus cloud against a brilliantly sky, photograph is surreal photorealistic, 50 mm, daylight, NO LABEL: AI GENERATED

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 13/06/2026

Oh, sadly, the removal of the Trump sign is being covered up.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 25/04/2026

January 1976, Mallorca: A 14-meter fin #whale washes ashore at Colònia de Sant Pere. What follows: bureaucratic wrangling, chainsaws, explosives, and sticky ash on wardrobes. "The monster vanished, leaving only a black mark on the ground." en: riowang.studiolum.com/2025/12/sea-...

Two people standing in front of a beached whale.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 04/04/2026

First good day. Bar is open. ☁️ Ponton op’n Bulln. Hamburg, Elbe ⚓️

Purple deck chairs and orange crates on a pontoon overlooking the Elbe river in Hamburg on a cloudy day.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 21/01/2026

Inspired by an anti-Nazi leaflet created by Cahun / Moore, i make a adaptation of their theme. Text versions are based on last stanza of Heine's poem “Die Loreley.” However, instead the siren song, it is hollow political rhetoric (→ slop) that could also cause a catastrophe in our time—potentially.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 16/11/2025

Inspired by an old classic book from Simon Lovell about the secret craft of cheats and hustlers …

Four black-and-white portraits of a young man performing a simple magic trick with a ball, arranged in a 2×2 grid. Yellow text reads: ‘How to cheat at everything – and lost it all with AI.’ The scene echoes vintage instructional magic photography.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 25/09/2025

In this fictional trailer, Roger Penrose invites his students to share first steps: sketches, models, fragile experiments. “Prospective Naiveté” resists rigid knowledge and avoids the trap of professionalism, trusting mistakes, setbacks and detours as a productive misunderstanding. #AI

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 07/09/2025

You've still got time to visit the Independent #Self-Publishing Fair #Indiecon in #Hamburg today. The atmosphere is open and welcoming, and the discussions are thoughtful. With authoritarian tendencies on the rise, independent publishing is more important than ever. www.indiecon-festival.com

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 26/06/2025

« On continue à jouer – mais personne ne sait pourquoi ça a commencé. » found in a mock archive - #ai

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 25/06/2025

1976, a group of young architecture students gathered in Jericho, Oxford. They were invited to build the impossible. They held models that could not exist, in front of buildings that could not lie. What they built was not a house, but a question in the shape of a home. found in a mock archive - #ai

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 09/06/2025

As a skilled children's book illustrator, your task is to create a hand-drawn tutorial for making animal shadow puppets. The position of your hand should correspond directly to the shape of the shadow, making it look as if it were lit from below.

AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an monster, which fails.

AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an hedgehog, which fails.

AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an giraffe, which fails.

AI-generated image: Hand position for an animal shadow puppet, where the cast shadow should show the shape of an poodle, which fails.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 05/06/2025

We grow by creating things through trial and error. AI-coding tools skip this process: Trae, Cursor, Windsurf, Bolt, Lovable, GitHub, ChatGPT, Claude, Cognition AI, Poolside AI, Replit, Tabnine, Diffblue. Fake film poster inspired by Jason Santa Maria's thoughts. jasonsantamaria.com/blog/large-l...

This is a satirical film poster for 'Vibe Coding – Starts Here'. It shows a man in a meadow, standing melancholically next to a sign that reads 'STARTS HERE'. The poster parodies the replacement of manual programming with AI, presenting it as a tragic film about the loss of manual skills and critical thinking in the tech industry.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 04/05/2025

'… they can have three dolls or four dolls.'

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 03/04/2025

Four monologues about how easy it is to become relics. (This is what the end of MAGA looks like.)

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 03/04/2025

The Monument to the Third Term. (This is what the end of MAGA looks like.)

Black and white image of a large, toppled statue head of Donald Trump lying among rubble and plant debris. Above the image, in pink lettering: "The Monument to the Third Term". Below, in blue lettering: "This is what the end of MAGA looks like."

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 27/03/2025

Sanewashing: Inflate Pea Brains

Surreal illustration of 'Sanewashing': identical-looking figures in business suits relax on a beach, their heads replaced by inflated orange balloons, the rear balloons much smaller than the dominant balloon in the foreground. Text appears at the bottom: Sanewashing: Inflate Pea Brains.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 01/02/2025

80,000 people in Hamburg, February 1, 2025 – stabil (German for 'standing strong together') against fascism! United against the alliance between conservatives and the far-right AfD in the German Bundestag. ✊ #NoToFascism #Hamburg

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 15/01/2025

New Winner of the Cottingley Fairies Photo Hoax Contest. – AI/2024

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 23/12/2024

Spirit Photography and #AI -- Spirit photography from the late 19th century onwards aimed to show the materialisation of apparitions as "proof" of contact with spirits. This was key for photographers and mediums to justify their work, often under scrutiny due to frequent accusations of fraud.

photo from woman Cardboard Advanced Graphics Cardboard Cutout with Stand Function. Cardboard standing by the river, vintage photo, vintage film, grainy film - ai generated

Phantom photographed in the sitting of 13 February, 1913, Dr. von Schrenck Notzing.
Image from
Dr. von Schrenck Notzing
Phenomena of Materialisation
with 225 illustrations, London 1923

https://archive.org/details/phenomenaofmater00schr/phenomenaofmater00schr

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 22/12/2024

In response, Domestic Data Streamers generated a description, which prompted an old photograph of a mother and a daughter on a balcony in Barcelona. But it was not until Carmen saw a blurry, glitch version of this scene that she could really recognise what was before her as triggering the memory.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 21/11/2024

Ai is not ready for mirrors yet. (2024/11)

A female hand touches a small round mirror and appears in the mirror at the same time. A double image is created: hand and mirrored hand. However, as the image was created with the help of AI, the reflection of the hand is incorrect and shifted.

Another female hand touches a small round mirror and appears in the mirror at the same time. A double image is created: hand and mirrored hand. However, as the image was created with the help of AI, the reflection of the hand is incorrect and shifted.

A female 4 finger hand touches a small round mirror and appears in the mirror at the same time. A double image is created: hand and mirrored hand. However, as the image was created with the help of AI, the reflection of the hand is incorrect and shifted.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 21/11/2024

The flaws in AI become a signature (or can be enforced by AI). "Disconnected Shadows: Fragments of an Unmoored Self"

This image shows what appears to be the shadow cast by a man standing alone in casual clothing. The contrast between the dark shadow and the ground is striking. The lighting suggests that the image was taken on a sunny day, creating a sharp, well-defined shadow. The composition is minimalist and artistic, focussing on the interplay of light and shadow. The image was created with the help of AI. The shadow cast by the man is incorrect and slightly out of focus.

This image shows what appears to be the shadow cast by a woman standing not (?) alone in casual clothing. The contrast between the dark shadow and the ground is striking. The lighting suggests that the image was taken on a sunny day, creating a sharp, well-defined shadow. The composition is minimalist and artistic, focussing on the interplay of light and shadow. The image was created with the help of AI. The shadow cast by the person is incorrect and slightly out of focus.

Another image shows what appears to be the shadow cast by a woman standing not alone in casual clothing. The contrast between the dark shadow and the ground is striking. The lighting suggests that the image was taken on a sunny day, creating a sharp, well-defined shadow. The composition is minimalist and artistic, focussing on the interplay of light and shadow. The image was created with the help of AI. The shadow cast by the person is incorrect and slightly out of focus.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 18/11/2024

Anti-Nazi leaflets of Cahun and Moore caught my attention. I made a new collage on this theme in our time. PDF: www.jerseyheritage.org/media/PDF-He... I believe the waves will take Both sailor and boat below. And with his mighty roaring, The MAGA man caused this woe. #Collage #USElection2024

This picture is an illustration of a stormy sea scene. The drawing shows a sailing boat battling the rough water, with the boat leaning to the right. The boat bears the inscription ‘USA’ on its hull. Threatening black clouds and seagulls can be seen in the background, flying over the boat and emphasising the turbulent atmosphere. A face reminiscent of an American politician can be seen in the boat. The waves are crashing violently around the boat. Below the drawing, a poem can be read on a yellow background:
"I believe the waves will take
Both sailor and boat below.
And with his mighty roaring,
The MAGA man caused this woe."
The combination of image and text suggests a metaphorical or political commentary on turmoil or crises.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 11/11/2024

DON'T-- After reading @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social article in The Guardian, I put together three digital cut-out collages using some of her text ideas. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...

Political collage on a yellow background featuring multiple figures, a important female figure and the prominent word "Don't." against background. Features purple-clad figures with symbols of peace contrasting with militaristic elements (tank, ax). Message warns against making peace with warmongers. The message at the bottom against a pink highlight: "Many voices will urge us to make peace with those who want to make war on us."

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 05/11/2024

Pictures for tomorrow or for a later date, which one am I going to take? Democracy survives because we will -- or -- Democracy dies because we tolerate the intolerant Collage with generative AI #USWahl #USElection2024

This image shows a collage with a light blue background. At the centre of the image is a group of people, both men and women, dressed in a variety of colourful clothing, marching together and holding an American flag. They convey a sense of unity and determination as they move forward. In the background to the left is a depiction of the US Capitol building, adding a context of government and democracy. Overlaid on the right of the background are percentages and state names from an electoral map, emphasising the importance of voting and representation. The bold text at the bottom of the image reads "Democracy survives because we will", highlighted in yellow, and the smaller text below reads "And this is how it looks". The overall mood of the image is optimistic, emphasising the collective effort required to sustain democracy.

This image is a collage with a beige background, containing a mix of symbolic and provocative elements. At the centre of the image is an obscure figure that looks like Trump, dressed in a suit and blue tie, wearing a crown. To the left are depictions of devil-like figures and zombies, conveying a sense of malevolence and chaos. Below them is an image of the White House, painted in red, further suggesting turmoil or crisis. To the right, an American flag appears tattered and missing, next to a Republican flyer that reads "Mass Deportation Now". The background has blue splatter patterns, adding to the sense of disorder. Bold black text with blue highlights at the bottom reads "Democracy dies because we tolerate the intolerant", followed by smaller text below that reads "And this is how it looks". The image conveys a warning about the dangers of tolerating intolerant ideologies and their potential impact on the stability of democracy.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 05/11/2024

Every single vote really really matters And this is how it looks. Collage with generative AI #USWahl #USElection2024

This image depicts a dramatic scene against a light pink, slightly textured background. On the left, a woman dressed in military camouflage and wearing black boxing gloves is in a fighting stance, embodying strength and determination. On the right, a man in a submissive or defensive posture wears a white T-shirt with the word "LOSER" printed on it and beige trousers. Behind them is a prominently displayed American flag and a voting sticker that reads "VOTE 2024". A checkbox with a tick emphasises the election theme. Bold text at the bottom reads "Every single vote really, really matters", highlighted in blue, and smaller text below reads "And this is how it looks". The image metaphorically depicts a struggle between empowerment and defeat, emphasising the critical importance of every vote in a democratic process.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 18/10/2024

She got a shark's fin on her back, she is ready to attack. Created using Generative #AI

The image shows a woman posing with one arm raised, playfully displaying a shark fin - presumably attached to her back - over her shoulder. She is wearing a shimmering bikini top that accentuates her shoulder. Set outdoors against a dark, softly lit backdrop, the mood is relaxed and intimate. The muted tones from a black and white filter, add to the artistic feel.

A black and white image shows a woman standing in tall grass wearing a bikini. Her short, curly hair is wet, suggesting she's been in the water. A shark's fin protrudes from her back, blending seamlessly with her body. The surreal scene contrasts natural beauty with a sense of unease, heightened by the monochrome tones.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 17/10/2024

From passive witness to the spectacle of the visual world, to a sharp awareness of hidden manipulation. A small, unnecessary series of photos generated by the #AI.

A woman, whether a mannequin or a person, stands front and centre in a black top. Blurred figures and urban structures in the background suggest a busy outdoor scene. Below, a caption reads 'A stream of screaming images and stories', evoking the chaotic flood of modern visual culture.

A woman with curly hair sits quietly in a café, surrounded by soft reflections. Behind her, blurred scenes and posters add to the stillness. The words 'The world of diffusion on a loop' float above the image, suggesting endless repetition and thought.

A woman stands next to her reflection, pointing her finger as if to question or emphasise. Muted tones and soft lighting create a contemplative mood. The text "How can we silence it?" whispers below, inviting reflection.

In a monochrome room, a woman stands by white walls covered in posters and graffiti. Bold letters scream "NOO" from the wall. The text "Oooh, subvert the source and the meaning!" overlays the image, urging defiance in the face of the spectacle.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 09/10/2024

I asked to take her portrait. She looked at me like I was insane. I gave her my card, and she went away. A few minutes later, she runs up and says: “I looked at your website; your work is great. Please take my photo.” i.guim.co.uk/img/media/c1...

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 26/09/2024

Be My Eyes (ios/andoid) KI und Freiwillige!!

Das Bild zeigt das Gesicht einer jungen Frau mit hellen Augen und dunklem Haar.
Sie schaut leicht nach oben und hat ein sanftes Lächeln auf den Lippen. Ihr Haar ist dunkelbraun und scheint leicht gewellt zu sein. Der Hintergrund ist unscharf, was den Fokus auf ihr Gesicht lenkt. Auf der linken Seite des Bildes ist ein blauer Bereich zu sehen, der möglicherweise ein Teil eines Bildschirms oder einer Wand ist.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 26/09/2024

Ich liebe PiccyBot (ios/andoid) lifetime: 22,99 € Fotos machen/hochladen, verschiedene (!) KI Modelle zur Auswahl, mehrsprachig

In diesem Bild sieht man einen Ausschnitt, der den Oberkörper einer Person zeigt. Die Person scheint auf dem Rücken zu liegen, mit dem Kopf nach links gerichtet. Eine Hand ist sichtbar und berührt den Hals oder die Nähe des Kopfes der Person. Der Hintergrund ist unscharf und grau, was möglicherweise auf eine Innenaufnahme hinweist. Die Person hat dunkles Haar und die Beleuchtung wirkt gedämpft. Insgesamt vermittelt das Bild einen intimen und ruhigen Moment.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 06/08/2024

If you see this, post ghosts.

The image shows a paved area, presumably outdoors, with two pieces of fabric draped over objects or people. The fabric on the left is patterned with red and white designs, and it is spread out on a blue cloth beneath it. To the right, the other fabric is brightly colored in orange and pink checkered patterns, also laid over a blue cloth. The appearance suggests that the fabrics might be covering people or ghosts who are standing, as the drapery flows and conforms to a vertical shape. The ground consists of gray rectangular stones arranged in a consistent pattern, adding a textured background to the scene.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 11/06/2024

#AdaAIJourney Winner with significant talent at the competition for young Botanical Artist in Petcop Gardens, England 2022. The images are AI generated.

In the image, there is an 35yo woman standing next to a framed artwork displayed on a wall. The artwork depicts a surreal collage of woman herself and large flower. The standing woman is suggesting she might be at an art gallery event or exhibition. She are dressed formally, wearing a dark outfit. The overall setting gives the impression of a sophisticated art exhibit. AI generated.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 10/06/2024

Lost in the isometric grid. The images are AI generated.

The image features a vibrant still life arrangement. Background: Red and white checkered fabric, slightly wrinkled or draped. Centerpiece: A black vase with a whimsical bouquet of bright yellow sunflowers, white and purple flowers, apples, and an orange. Table: Green and pink checkered tablecloth. Additional Items: Two water bottles in the right foreground, one upright, the other lying down, with partially obscured labels. This setup creates a visually intriguing contrast of colors and textures, blending flowers, fruits, synthetic materials, and everyday objects playfully. The image is AI generated.

The image presents an eclectic still life with distinct components. Vase and Flowers: A large black-and-white striped ceramic vase filled with bright yellow daisies, reddish blooms, and green foliage. Background: Sheets taped to the wall, featuring a red grid pattern over light blue and yellow shades. Additional Objects: Red spray bottle, Plastic water bottle to the left of the vase, Clear amber glass bottle below and to the right of the vase, Orange jug or can with a handle, Smaller red container resembling a paint can. Decorative Element: A black-and-white flower print or photo to the right of the vase. The image is AI generated.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 13/05/2024

The still lifes show a selection of metal and plastic plates characterised by different textures and colours. Arranged like a collage. The images are AI generated.

The still lifes show a selection of objects made of metal and plastic with different textures and colours. The arrangement appears random and yet aesthetically pleasing. AI generated.

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 18/04/2024

Conscious Bias #midjourney: french - tends boyish style of dress. german - harbours sinister literary ambitions. spanish - continues to live on her former glory. british - reminiscent of a ghost. (same --cref and same prompt, different country name; my description above)

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 12/03/2024

The scene convey secrets from the damn hidden training data. But which secrets from the past are depicted? #midjourney Reading again "The Hypothetical Image" from @cyberneticforests.bsky.social www.cyberneticforests.com/news/social-...

on the plate is one single piece of strawberry shortcake and a empty glass and image of a boy, ai generated image

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 01/03/2024

Dimly lit room, a man with tired eyes sits on the bed and has just woken up. He is alone, surrounded by the silence of the morning light falling through the curtains. Photos of a woman lie on a white chest of drawers and on a bedside table. All evoking a sense of loneliness and memory. #midjourney

man with tired eyes sits on a bed - midjourney AI

Photos of a woman lie on a white chest of drawers - midjourney AI

Photos of a woman lie on a bedside table - midjourney AI

Man lie on his bed, alone, thinking - midjourney AI

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 01/03/2024

Man in gray dungarees stands near his garage, where he has built a model rocket. He wants to launch it. His excitement gives way to dismay when it goes off course shortly after take-off and crashes. He searches the barren landscape for lost rocket. But will not give up. Build a new one. #Midjourney

Image shows 30yo man standing outside his small hut, his expression a mix of excitement and anticipation. He wears gray overalls, his hands gripping the wooden model rocket he's meticulously crafted. Behind him stretches a barren landscape, devoid of life, enhancing the sense of isolation. #Midjourney #KI

Image of a 30yo man in gray overall crouches down, carefully lighting the fuse of the model rocket with a match. His eyes sparkle with childlike wonder as he watches the flame catch, the rocket beginning to ascend into the sky with a faint whooshing sound. Behind him stretches a barren landscape, devoid of life. #Midjourney #KI

In this image, the 30yo man in gray overall stands forlornly outside his hut, scanning the horizon in a futile attempt to locate his lost rocket. His hands hang limply by his sides, his posture defeated. The gray overalls seem to blend into the bleakness of the surroundings, emphasizing his sense of despair in the face of loss. #Midjourney #KI

Crash weighs heavily and he searches the barren landscape for lost rocket. The gray surroundings reflect despair. But will not give up. Build a new one. #Midjourney #KI

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 14/02/2024

We still have some work to do to improve the stereotypical artist image in the #AI infrastructure. Why are artists in the loop of AI always so sad?

hyperrealistic stereotype sculpture of an german 30yo artist, seated sculpture, painted with hyperrealist effects, realistic sculpture, stand alone, isolated, photo in the style of sculpture-based photography, studio light, germany early 1990s -- Imagined with AI

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Matthias Ring @iconscreen.de · 13/02/2024

Arrival at the clinic, man is carrying a cage with wooden birds. The birds are made of wood because the man's dreams have died. A doctor pulls a new living wooden bird from the man's heart, the bird of memory. Then he went outside to a canal. And then I don't know any more ... #LostInMidjourney

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