As backlash grows to AI-generated food photos and flyers, some restaurants are leaning into a distinctly handmade approach
To me, a restaurant that employs AI art is capitulating to the culture of slop, akin to reheating premade food from Sysco. It’s impossible to square with a value system that cares about craft and integrity.
Art authentication is a complex process meant to verify and understand the origin of an artwork. The three main tools are connoisseurship, technical analysis, and provenance research.
Kevin Kelly co-founded Wired magazine and is the author of the book Excellent Advice for Living. We cover his concept of the Technium, why rituals are an underappreciated part of society and family life, and the importance of developing your authentic self over a lifetime.
Market value and establishing authenticity depend on uncovering an artwork’s past, which requires skilled provenance research.
Editor’s note: Scott Weiss is a partner at Andreessen Horowitz and the former co-founder and CEO of IronPort Systems, which was acquired by Cisco in 2007. An approachable and authentic CEO is essential to fostering a high-performance, open communications culture.
From indie bookshops to artisan cafes, spending time in unique, characterful places can enrich your own sense of self