Metamorphoses of Art 2.0

VŠB-TUO & Klára Sedlo present

Art Through the Eyes of AI

A unique fusion of art, science, and artificial intelligence. Experience the exhibition in Prague or explore it online through this digital twin—an interactive gallery accessible from anywhere in the world.

Explore Digital Exhibition → Visit in Prague

About the Exhibition

Metamorphoses of Art 2.0 is a collaborative effort by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava, the Faculty of Economics at VŠB–TUO, the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics at CTU, the Vladislav Vančura Elementary Art School in Háj ve Slezsku, and the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Ostrava.

Klára Sedlo’s surreal oil paintings—shaped by imagination, dreams, and subconscious impressions—serve as the control layer for the experiment. Each canvas was described by an AI model, its prose prompt guiding several image generators whose printed “copies” hang beside the originals so visitors can judge composition, gesture, and emotional fidelity.

The same prompt reached students from partnering art schools, without revealing Klára’s source material, and their responses were scanned and printed at gallery scale. The exhibition now places originals, AI reproductions, and student interpretations in dialogue, revealing how human and artificial neural networks notice different signals—and challenging you to guess which versions were born of silicon or a young hand.

Credits

Technical Stack

Analysis & prompts: GPT-4.1 with Vision reads each digitized original.

Image synth: parallel batches in DALL·E 3, FLUX.1-Krea-dev, Qwen3, and Imagen 4 generate the AI canvases displayed onsite.

Voice & delivery: descriptions are voiced by TTS-1 HD.

Stitched with Python tooling that also manages this web app (Digital Twin).

Two Ways to Experience

Explore Online

Access the full exhibition from anywhere. This digital twin offers an interactive journey through all artworks with detailed insights into the AI processes behind each piece.

  • Interactive artwork exploration
  • Technical insights and AI pipeline details
  • Available 24/7, accessible globally

Visit in Prague

Experience the artworks in person at ČVUT in Prague. Engage with the physical pieces, attend the opening reception, and meet the creators.

  • In-person viewing of original works
  • Exhibition of AI and human reproductions next to originals
  • Opening reception with creators

Visit the Exhibition in Prague

Exhibition Venue

  • Location:
    Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics ČVUT,
    Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3, Praha 10,
    Entrance B1, Atrium
  • Duration:
    November 13, 2025 – January 4, 2026
  • Opening Hours:
    Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 18:00
  • Admission:
    Free and open to the public

Opening Reception

  • Date
    November 13, 2025
  • Time
    17:00 – 20:00

The evening event not only launches the exhibition but also creates space for discussion about art, AI, and the experiment itself. Both the exhibition and the opening are open to everyone. The goal is to spark dialogue among the public.

Alongside the organizers, children from ZUŠ Háj ve Slezsku who took part in the experiment by creating their own artworks based on AI descriptions will also be present. Visitors can view the original works, the AI and children's reproductions, as well as technical and artistic commentary on the experiment.

The exhibition will be introduced by prof. Radek Martinek, Dean of FEI VŠB-TUO, and MgA. Klára Sedlo.