Tate Britain project uses AI to pair contemporary photos with paintings
by Nicola Davis from on (#1RX6H)
IK prize-winning system matches images from the 24/7 news cycle with centuries-old artworks and presents them online
Seated against a deep red backdrop, gazing intently at hand-held mirrors, two eunuchs in sparkling saris inspect their appearance before Raksha Bandhan celebrations in the red light district of Mumbai.
The photograph from the Reuters news agency is an arresting contemporary scene, but a new Tate Britain project is aiming to inspire deeper reflections with images from its own collection of paintings.