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The Intersect of Tech and Art

Juergen Berkessel

Curious about how technology and art collide, spark, and sometimes totally confuse each other? The Intersect of Tech and Art is your backstage pass to the wild, weird, and wonderful world where digital innovation meets creative expression. Created by Juergen Berkessel—a lifelong artist, technologist, and enthusiast for all things experimental—this podcast is for anyone who loves art, design, tech, or just a good story about the creative process. Whether you’re a digital artist, designer, tech

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19:14

Banned, Withdrawn, and Refused: The Art We Don't See...

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2026/01/27

In this powerful episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore how the art we don't see—the banned, withdrawn, and refused—shapes our cultural narrative. From Amy Sherald's bold withdrawal of her entire exhibition to protect a single trans-affirming painting, to Comic-Con's dramatic 24-hour reversal on AI art policy, we examine the forces that determine what art reaches the public eye.00:00:45 Exploring Banned Art and Its Impact00:02:43 The Intersection of Art and Technology00:06:31

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19:06

Help Me, Don't Replace Me: AI's Role in Art and Music

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2026/01/20

In this thought-provoking episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore the delicate balance between AI as a helpful tool and its potential to replace human creativity. From Bandcamp's groundbreaking ban on AI-generated music to the digital reconstruction of a 17th-century masterpiece, we examine where to draw the line between assistance and abdication.Episode HighlightsBandcamp's AI Ban: The first major music platform to prohibit AI-generated content and scraping for AI training dataDigital

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21:59

The Science of Wonder: Art's Impact on Health and...

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2026/01/13

In this episode of The Intersect, hosts Chelsea and Georgia explore Issue No. 69 of The Intersect newsletter, diving deep into the fascinating connections between art and technology. From cities transforming streets into permanent pedestrian zones to groundbreaking research on art's health benefits, this episode examines how creative expression and technological innovation continue to shape each other.Episode HighlightsUrban Transformation: Six U.S. cities including Houston and San Francisco are

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21:53

Who Gets to Hold the Pen? Creative Control in the Age...

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2026/01/06

In this thought-provoking episode of The Intersect of Art and Tech, hosts Chelsea and Georgia explore the fundamental question: "Who Gets to Hold the Pen?" As technology increasingly shapes artistic expression, they examine who truly controls the creative narrative in our digital age.00:01:05 Bridging Art and Urban Planning00:03:54 The Role of Artists in Tech00:04:38 Innovations in Camera Technology00:06:50 Improv Meets AI00:08:56 The Impact of Human Imperfection00:12:26 The Shift Toward

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20:50

Beyond the First 'Wow': Trust in the Age of...

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2025/12/30

In this episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore what makes creative work trustworthy when algorithms can instantly generate compelling images. They examine how artists and institutions are responding to this fundamental shift in creative value.Episode HighlightsNOT REAL ART's Year in Review: Editor Morgan Laurens reframes 2025 through resilience rather than pity, highlighting how artists continue producing meaningful work despite funding cuts and industry challengesArs Electronica

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14:49

Creative Practice in 2025: Mapping the Terrain

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/12/23

Explore the dynamic intersection of art and technology in 2025, where AI is redefining creative practices and challenging traditional norms. From musicians embracing AI tools to the unexpected banning of a font, this episode dives into the evolving landscape of artistic expression and the ethical considerations that come with it.00:00:58 AI's Role in Music00:02:31 Technology and Art's Connection00:03:43 Adobe's Firefly Update00:05:52 Digital Folk Art00:07:52 Copyright and AI00:08:53 Museums and AI

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23:00

Children of the Algorithm: When Kids Consume...

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/12/16

In this thought-provoking episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore what happens when children become consumers of algorithmic creativity rather than creators themselves. From Dave Stewart's controversial AI licensing platform to Jordan Porter-Woodruff's powerful exhibition on childhood imagination, we examine how technology is reshaping the creative landscape.00:01:18 Dave Stewart and AI Licensing00:03:30 The Importance of Art and Technology00:05:32 Endless Scrolling and Its

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19:16

The Promise-Reality Gap: When Tech Falls Short of Its...

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/12/09

In this thought-provoking episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore the persistent gap between technological promise and reality through compelling stories from Issue No. 64 of The Intersect newsletter. From e-ink displays that cost as much as a used car to the shocking revelation that 90% of people can't distinguish AI music from human-made tracks, we examine how innovation often falls short of its liberating promises.Episode HighlightsThe AI Music Revolution: Discover why 90% of

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22:50

Who Controls the Frame?

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/12/02

Power, visibility, tools, and who gets seen in art and culture. In this thought-provoking episode of The Intersect, we explore the fundamental question: Who controls the frame in our digital age? From the surprising military origins of CGI in Hitchcock's Vertigo to the homogenizing effects of beauty algorithms, this episode examines how technology shapes our perception of art, beauty, and reality itself.Episode HighlightsThe Unexpected Birth of CGI (00:00-05:00) - Discover how John Whitney

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16:09

New Monopolies: How Streaming Became What It Promised...

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/11/25

Episode HighlightsIn this Thanksgiving week episode of The Intersect, and we explore the fascinating collision points between art and technology through an eclectic mix of stories from Issue 62 of the newsletter.00:01:32 The Limitations of Photography00:04:13 The AI Music Revelation00:06:17 Streaming's Monopolistic Reality00:08:06 The Macy's Parade's Wild History00:09:31 A Unique Sister Cities Mural00:10:43 Chinese Web Novels' Global Impact00:12:18 Art Forgery in the Modern Age00:13:45 AI in the

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18:35

The Zoom Problem: What Smartphones Still Can't Do

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/11/17

This week on The Intersect, we dive into fascinating stories where art and technology collide in unexpected ways. From SoundCloud's surprising 100% royalty policy to an artist who secretly installed AI art in a museum, we explore how creators are challenging traditional boundaries. Plus, discover the secret art that might be sitting on the Moon, why smartphone cameras still can't match dedicated cameras for zoom, and how pixel art thrives in our high-resolution world.00:01:29 SoundCloud's Generous

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17:45

Remixing Reality: The Ethics of Creative Theft

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/11/11

Episode HighlightsIn this episode of The Intersect, hosts Chelsea and Georgia explore the fascinating world of creative borrowing and artistic influence through the lens of technology. From Leonardo da Vinci's 500-year-old helicopter designs coming to life in modern 3D animations to contemporary artists reclaiming historical narratives, this episode examines where inspiration ends and appropriation begins.00:00:21 The Ethics of Creative Theft00:01:07 Art and Engineering of Spider Webs00:03:32

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20:18

The Code Was Always There: Looms, Punch Cards, and...

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2025/11/04

From ancient looms to modern algorithms, the threads of computational thinking have been woven through human creativity for centuries. This episode unravels the surprising connections between textile arts and computer science, revealing how punch cards that once programmed Jacquard looms became the foundation for early computers, and how today's artists continue to blur the boundaries between craft and code.Contents00:00:21 Introduction to Art and Tech00:02:09 The Marble Puffer Jacket00:05:30 The

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21:24

Monsters, Methods, and the Meaning Behind the Making

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/10/28

When Guillermo del Toro compares Frankenstein to a careless tech bro and declares he'd rather die than use generative AI, you know we're in for something special. This accidental Halloween edition brings you dancing skeletons for science, pixels so tiny they've hit the absolute limit of human vision, and Indigenous artists staging unauthorized augmented reality interventions at The Met. Plus, waterfalls swallowing Chicago's skyline and real art world horror stories that'll make you appreciate how

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16:30

The Retreat to Analog: When Digital Tools Stop...

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/10/21

When a cutting-edge digital musician retreats to his acoustic guitar for therapy rather than production, you know something profound is shifting in how we relate to technology and creativity. This week on The Intersect, we explore why artists are questioning whether easier always means better, and what happens when the tools meant to liberate us start feeling like cages.Episode HighlightsThe Cost of Convenience: Sedat Anar's provocative claim that technology "buries alternatives in darkness" sparks

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17:02

From Echo Chambers to Gallery Walls

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/10/14

Digital art is breaking free from its online echo chambers and claiming its rightful place on gallery walls. From buildings computed into existence through parametric design to chalk murals that save lives, this episode explores how technology isn't just changing art—it's forcing the entire art world to adapt and open up in ways we never imagined.Episode HighlightsZaha Hadid's Computed Architecture: Discover how iconic buildings like the Heydar Aliyev Center aren't just designed—they're

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13:34

The Art of Leaving Things Unfinished

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/05/28

Before we get into this week’s stories, a quick note: This will be the last edition of The Intersect for a while. I’m taking a step back for a summer break, with plans to return in mid-July or early August. I hope these next few weeks offer all of us a little more space to look up, look around, and recharge away from screens.In this edition, you’ll find reflections on music’s disappearing act in the streaming age, digital distractions in travel, and the thin line between empathy and art when it

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08:44

Culture Under Pressure

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/05/21

This week I’m stepping into territory I usually sidestep: politics. Several stories here touch on art’s uneasy relationship with power, public policy, and the ways culture gets shaped—or squeezed—by whoever holds the reins. I know this isn’t our usual beat, so if you’re here for cosmic illusions or the odd bit of digital nostalgia, don’t worry, there’s some of that too.From city planning that treats creativity as essential infrastructure, to the slow erosion of public arts funding in the US, to the

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07:51

Seeing Differently

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/05/13

New perspectives on how technology shapes perception, from factory floor murals to revolutionary camera sensors. We explore the idea that art can enhance productivity and emotional well-being in industrial spaces. We also discuss how our perceptions of new technologies are shaped by our past experiences, as illustrated by an article on virtual realities. The conversation shifts to innovative approaches in photography and architecture, emphasizing the need for creativity in addressing modern

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13:15

52 Weeks at the Crossroads: A Year of Art & Technology

The Intersect of Tech and Art ·

2025/05/08

This marks a significant milestone, as it is issue 52, celebrating a full year of curated discussions. We delve into the complexities of the contemporary art world, examining how various subfields define art differently and what it means to create art outside established norms. We also discuss the fascinating blend of traditional and modern techniques, illustrated through the works of artists like Shamma Golden and their unique storytelling methods. As we navigate through different artistic

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