British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori has partnered with Google Arts & Culture to create his first digital artwork, titled “Dreaming with Flamingos” (aihub.hkuspace.hku.hk).
🌈 A Colorful Digital Playground
Inspired by his vibrant public installation “Flamboyance of Flamingos” in Barking, London, Ilori transformed the concept into a playful, interactive digital experience (whatsnextiseverything.com). Users guide a young flamingo through a virtual park, solving puzzles to restore music, and unlocking new levels tied to West African folklore and community stories (whatsnextiseverything.com).
Harmonic Collaboration Between Art & AI
In an immersive partnership with Google’s Arts & Culture Lab and DeepMind’s Lyria, Ilori integrated generative AI to create dynamic soundscapes—over 400 possible musical combinations—that adapt as the player explores the environment (whatsnextiseverything.com).
38 Unique AI-Generated Artworks
Using a fine-tuned Google AI image-generation model, Ilori produced 38 collectible digital artworks featuring his signature bold, geometric, and colorful style (whatsnextiseverything.com).
Why It Matters
- Reimagines cultural storytelling—blending Nigerian heritage with digital interactivity.
- Showcases AI as a creative collaborator, not a replacement: Ilori uses technology to amplify human expression, not suppress it (whatsnextiseverything.com).
- Opens new doors for artists, inspiring broader exploration at the intersection of art, tech, and community.
“Dreaming with Flamingos” is available now via the Google Arts & Culture app and website, offering an inviting, joyful gateway into a world where vibrant tradition meets futuristic creativity.
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