The Antequera City Hall Exhibition Hall hosts 'El corazón artificial late aquí', a groundbreaking show by Ukrainian artist Uliana Trubina that merges AI-generated art with digital editing. Visitors can interact via QR codes and a suggestion box.
A young Ukrainian artist based in Antequera is challenging traditional notions of creativity with an exhibition that relies heavily on artificial intelligence. Uliana Trubina, a creator who moved to the city years ago, presents "El corazón artificial late aquí" (The Artificial Heart Beats Here) at the Sala de Exposiciones del Ayuntamiento de Antequera, a show that blurs the line between human imagination and machine output.
The exhibition, open since late June, features dozens of works generated through various AI image-generation applications and further refined with digital editing software. Trubina insists that the technology is merely a tool, not a replacement for artistic vision. "Creativity remains the engine behind any artistic process, regardless of the tools used," she explained during the opening.
One of the most distinctive elements of the show is its interactive nature. Scattered throughout the room, QR codes allow visitors to access additional information about each piece, from the prompts used to the editing steps involved. At the end of the tour, a "suggestion box" invites the public to leave ideas or inspirations that Trubina might incorporate into future works.
The resulting visual language blends fantasy, technology, and experimentation. Images range from surreal landscapes to abstract portraits, all marked by a dreamlike quality that the artist says emerges from the dialogue between human input and algorithmic generation.
"This is a city that knows how to embrace innovation and support young creators," said José Medina Galeote, the councilor for Culture, at the inauguration. He was joined by Mayor Manuel Barón, who praised the exhibition for bringing new forms of expression to Antequera's cultural scene.
The choice of Antequera for such a forward-looking project is not accidental. The town, known for its rich historical heritage, has been making a conscious effort to attract contemporary art initiatives. In recent years, local authorities have allocated more space for digital and multimedia works, recognizing the need to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving artistic landscape.
Trubina's work also taps into a broader trend: the growing acceptance of AI in the art world. In 2018, a portrait generated by an algorithm sold for over $400,000 at Christie's, sparking debates about authorship and creativity. Since then, museums and galleries worldwide have started to incorporate AI-generated pieces, though few have done so with the participatory approach seen here.
The exhibition runs until this Friday, July 3, with visiting hours from 18:30 to 21:30. Admission is free. For those unable to attend, Trubina has hinted that an online version may follow, allowing a broader audience to explore the intersection of art and artificial intelligence.
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