EXHIBITION-RELATED PROGRAMS

MACHINE LOVE Workshop to Explore the Boundaries of Imagination and Creation with AI (Two-day Program)

MACHINE LOVE Related Program
Conducted in Japanese

The rapid progress of technology has not only brought significant changes to society but has also transformed the creative practices of artists. Many of the artists featured in Machine Love exhibition are proactively incorporating generative AI and game engines - tools traditionally used in game development - into their artistic practices. These innovations have opened up entirely new possibilities for creation. In collaboration with Yokoi Masaru (ExMetaClub), who explores themes of boundaries and metacognition through XR and AI works, and Anthropic, a leading company in natural language AI, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience AI and digital tool-powered creative processes firsthand.

Participants will begin by imagining what their digital avatars look like in a virtual space. Using AI tools, they will create alternative versions of themselves or their ideal selves, transforming these avatars into characters within a shared narrative with other participants. This collaborative process will culminate in the visualization of the story through images and videos, deepening the creative experience. By engaging with AI and collaborating with others, participants will explore the limitless potential of creativity in XR environments.

Through this workshop, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of cutting-edge artistic practices, discovering both the opportunities and challenges they present. This immersive experience will offer a glimpse into a new era of artistic expression, where technology and creativity merge to reshape the boundaries of imagination and creation.

Appearing

Yokoi Masaru (Creative Director / Art Director; ExMetaClub)

Dates & Time

Day 1: 13:30-16:00, Saturday, March 22, 2025 (Doors open: 13:15)
Day 2: 11:00-16:00, Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Doors open: 10:45)
* Note that this workshop will be held 2-times in total.
* Applicants, please be sure that you can attend all two upon booking.

Schedule

Day 1: Saturday, March 22

13:15 -

Doors open

13:30 -

Orientation and Guidance
Contents: Explanation of AI tools, Avatar creation
Machine Love Exhibition Gallery Tour
Guidance for the next day and explanation of assignments

16:00 –

End

Day 2: Sunday, March 23

10:45 -

Doors open

11:00 -

Orientation
Group Work 1: Story creation, Image generation
Lunch break
Explanation of AI tools
Group Work 2: Story image generation, Video generation
Presentations and Feedback

16:00 -

End

For

From 13 years old to adults
* This workshop is designed for beginners, so even those who are using generative AI for the first time can participate with ease.

Tools to be Used

Laptop (Windows will be provided at the museum)
Generative AI tools to be used: Claude, Al Ease, Firefly, Runway3, etc.
* Any additional items that need to be prepared will be communicated separately to the selected participants.

Booking Period

Friday, March 7 - Monday, March 17, 2025

Results of the Lottery

Results of the lottery will be sent to each applicant via e-mail by Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Please Note

- This program content may be modified or program cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
- Photos and video footage of the workshop sessions may appear on Mori Building or Mori Art Museum websites or social media, or in other advertising media.

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Yokoi Masaru

Yokoi Masaru has been responsible for numerous XR/AI productions in Japanese music live shows such as MUSIC STATION and has served as a planner and art director for an art festival organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Additionally, he has created experiences that blend XR and the real world, from the development of Metaverse Roppongi and hosting events in VR spaces to directing international competitions for World Gymnastics and Rhythmic Gymnastics.
As a member of ExMetaClub, he has also organized experimental workshops and experiential installations that tour the city.
Yokoi is an Executive Designer at tv Asahi.

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Organizer

Mori Art Museum

Support

ExMetaClub, Anthropic, tv asahi

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