Dentsu and Tokyo University of the Arts have entered into a joint research agreement on AI and art. Using their joint hub, “Art Base / There Is No Chance.,” as the base, they will explore expanded forms of expression in 3 areas: painting, music, and society.
Today, Dentsu and Tokyo University of the Arts entered into a joint research agreement on AI and art. The research will be conducted primarily at a base in Chiyoda, Tokyo, where researchers, artists, creators, and technologists will work together to pursue new possibilities for expression.
A feature of the joint research is that it will examine not only the creation of works but also the creative process and evaluation methods, and will communicate the results to society through exhibitions and public presentations. The research base will function as an ongoing collaborative space and promote creative activities across disciplines.
The joint research will proceed through 3 projects: “Expanded Painting,” “Expanded Music,” and “Expanded Society.” O JUN will participate in painting, Fujiwara Dozan (藤原 道山) in music, and Nakamura Masato (中村 政人) in society. In addition, Minamoto Yuriko (源 由理子) will provide cross-project support in examining evaluation methods. A press conference is scheduled for 19 November 2026, when an overview of the research and future developments will be explained.
Going forward, the research will explore the possibility of creating new forms of expression by connecting different areas of expertise and sensibilities, rather than AI replacing human expression, with the aim of returning creative value to society.