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Arts and Controversy

April 11, 2025

Which is currently a greater threat to the world of books: Being banned, or being replaced by AI? Arts Unveiled looks into the challenges faced by authors and illustrators, amongst others.

USA | Banned Books
Image: Mark Hertzberg/ZUMA Press/picture alliance
Image: Orit Ben-Ezzer/ZUMA Press Wire/picture alliance

Why books get banned

In the US, classic children’s books, literature for young adults, and even the Bible are currently being banned from schools and libraries. Why is this happening? And is it interfering with artistic freedom, or protecting the youth?

 

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AI: Curse or Blessing?

A picture book, created by soul-less AI? Publishers and illustrators are facing new challenges as some demand: Use AI, and form a symbiosis!

 

Image: Hauke-Christian Dittrich/dpa/picture alliance

Magical world of lights: Pipilotti Rist

She revolutionized electronic art: Swiss video artist Pipilotti Rist is a well-known international star. Now, her pixel forest made up of 3,000 LED lights can be seen at the Kunsthalle Bremen. It’s a magical world!

 

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