Digital art applications in the AI era

On June 1st, at the Hanoi Museum, the seminar "Digital Art in the AI Era: Prospects and Challenges in Training," organized by the Hanoi Museum in collaboration with the School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Arts, attracted considerable attention from the capital's art-loving community.

Báo Tin Tức•01/06/2026

Against the backdrop of rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI), the event opened up a space for in-depth dialogue on how this technology is reshaping the arts and the new demands placed on the training of creative professionals.

Photo caption — With art forms like Generative Art and Algorithmic Art, the boundaries between art and technology are increasingly being blurred.

The speakers analyzed the shift in digital art as AI is no longer just a tool, but has become a partner in the creative process. With the emergence of forms such as Generative Art and Algorithmic Art, combined with virtual reality experiences, the boundaries between art and technology are increasingly blurred.

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hoang Anh, founder of the Len Ngan Culture and Art platform, and also a multimedia artist and art curator, said that many of the unit's current art products utilize AI in management and production. This application brings many positive impacts, especially in increasing efficiency and maximizing resources to delve deeper into product content. When machines handle complex technical tasks, artists will have more time for reflection and creating creative variations that suit the reality of production.

From a training perspective, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang, Founder of Vietnam Media Lab and lecturer in Digital Media at RMIT University, issued warnings about the dual nature of technology. He expressed concern that the convenience of AI could foster dependence, thereby eroding the individual capabilities of artists. On the other hand, artists must have a solid theoretical foundation to evaluate the quality of products created using AI tools. With this knowledge, providing input data will also guide the AI tool accurately towards the desired product.

Technology is a useful tool, offering artists many creative innovations. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hoang Anh emphasized that the core role of the artist is not only to create beauty but also to be able to control AI tools. Even with technological support, the artist must remain in control to maintain their personal story and genuine emotions, ensuring that the final product does not lose its soul and original message.

In the future, AI will significantly transform the training of art practitioners, fostering systems thinking and management skills. Flexibility will be key to the development of artists in the digital age, enabling them to proactively utilize tools and unlock groundbreaking modes of expression.