The survey reveals Gen Z’s growing influence and collectors’ use of AI
The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2026 finds that Gen Z is the highest-spending generation. It also reports on how collectors are using AI.
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The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2026 finds that Gen Z is the highest-spending generation. It also reports on how collectors are using AI.
Read the original →Laylo said it has reached more than 90 million fans and driven more than $1 billion in sales across tickets, merch and content. The company has launched a new discovery feature.
Read the original →The project has led to an artwork at SFMOMA and an interactive experience at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the original →Suno does not currently offer an official public API. Music Business Worldwide reported in July that the company was exploring the launch of one.
Read the original →According to the Toronto-based audio research firm Signal Hill Insights' Audio on the Move report, only 5% of Canadians enjoy AI-generated music. 65% dislike it.
Read the original →Lucian Grainge discusses AI's impact, music industry transformations, and his leadership at Universal Music Group.
Read the original →A fully AI-generated movie called "Gods Don't Give Gifts" is set to hit theaters. The description says this is not necessarily a reflection of its quality.
Read the original →AfroTech Culture looks at recent Hollywood AI deals and what they mean for Black filmmakers and creatives such as Lamar Richardson.
Read the original →Niamh Algar and Fanny Ardant are starring in the artificial intelligence series 'Harmonia'. It is from Warp Films, ITV Studios and Greece's ERT.
Read the original →Ahead of an AI summit at Beyond the Music festival convened by Andy Burnham, industry figures say the UK needs to do more to protect its artists from unregulated generative AI. Record labels are battling to stamp out copycats mimicking homegrown artists such as Harry Styles, Jorja Smith and Adele.
Read the original →The 2026 portfolio adds MCP connectivity, AI Visualizer updates, MEP Designer expansion and a new Archicad Max subscription.
Read the original →The company noted that any AI tools making their way into the RE Engine will largely revolve around streamlining data processing.
Read the original →The article asks what love looks like when there is no face, figure or story to represent it. For Mexican artist José Zendejas Foyo, the answer lies in colour, texture and g
Read the original →Reallusion Inc. is described as a leader in 3D character generation and real-time animation software. Escape.AI Media Inc. is described as a "Neo Cinema" company. The two companies have announced a partnership.
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