LiDAR, photogrammetry, high-resolution visuals, and ambisonic audio are combined into a model that learns from nature’s inherent intelligence rather than relying solely on human intellect like traditional large language models. The outputs of LNM are “machine hallucinations” combining elements of the natural world with abstract digital art. Anadol’s Infinity Room, which was created in 2014 and has since toured 35 cities, is a good example of LNM’s capabilities. A square room is entirely covered in mirrors where data is projected as pigment.
In its permanent home at DATALAND, the Infinity Room will incorporate AI-generated scents as part of an effort to transform abstract environmental data into emotional experiences. 12 different scents accompany the visual elements, adapting to what appears on screen and reaching viewers through a device worn around the neck. LNM developed each of the scents based on data from 16 rainforests across the planet. Refik Anadol Studio collaborated with a former perfume maker executive and a master perfumery to achieve the desired effect.
Beyond its permanent installations, DATALAND will partner with Google Arts & Culture on an artist residency program, offering six-month residencies to three digital creatives at a time. Their work will be displayed at the museum upon conclusion of the program. Such support for artists focused on AI-generated work is still rare as galleries, museums, and buyers grapple with the emergence of this new medium.
