# Supercomputer Art Projects This Art and Science Project Had Artists Collaborate with IBM Watson By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-and-science-project References: [adeevee](http://www.adeevee.com/2016/06/ibm-art-with-watson-design/) & [ibmblr.tumblr](http://ibmblr.tumblr.com/post/143601665386/art-with-watson-inspired-by-ibm-watsons-cognitive) 'Art with Watson' is an [art and science project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery) that challenged six artists to create alongside the artificial intelligence platform [IBM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catch-me-up-feature) Watson. Select artists, designers, illustrators and photographers were given the freedom to experiment with an individual API (a software code) in order to create a completely unique piece of art. The results yielded a series of dynamic posters that celebrate collaborative efforts on behalf of both man and machine. These posters have been transformed for an online viewing experience, as well as a multimedia exhibit at Astor Place in NYC. Since its launch, the incredible IBM Watson has played a significant part in transforming everything from retail experiences to fashion and transportation, among many other facets of our modern and future world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artificial Intelligence in Art:** The collaboration between artists and IBM Watson showcases the potential of AI in the art world. - **Api-enabled Artworks:** APIs can be used to create unique and dynamic pieces of art, paving the way for a new genre of API-enabled artworks. - **Multimedia Art Exhibits:** The online and multimedia exhibit of the art pieces highlights the potential of using various platforms to showcase art in an immersive way. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The collaboration between IBM Watson and artists presents many innovation opportunities for AI integration in various forms of art. - **Technology:** The use of API and multimedia technology in the 'Art with Watson' project highlights potential areas of disruptive innovation in the tech industry. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The dynamic and visually striking posters created by artists and IBM Watson present an opportunity for innovative approaches to advertising and marketing materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-odyssey.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [AI-Curated Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending.md) - [AI Art Exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artlas.md) - [AI-Powered Art Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wombo-dream.md) - [Global AI Art Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-of-the-future1.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md)