Creating Alternative Museums





Using the power of artificial intelligence, we plan on creating and infinity of thematic Museums. Our target demographic is young people interested by rediscovering classical art through a new lens. Visits could be virtual, which would be helpful during the currenthealth crisis.



We will use Ml5.js which is a library that offers free-to-use machine learning algorithms and models.



We will mutualize a machine learning technique known as "Style transfer". This technology will allow us to create infinite version of themathic museums.





This machine learning technique is a two step process:

1. We need to train on a model on one particular style

2. Then we can apply this style to another image





Input image :

Results with pre-trained models :

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How does it work ? (using pre-trained models)

First step : preparing the environmment

In order to proceed with this demonstration we are going to download the pre-trained model and base images :





Second step : Run it with ml5js

Once the model is collected we use this code in html:





And then create a file named sketch.js and enter this code :





We are done congratulations !









Here is an in depth tutorial if you are interested in mastering style transfer and train your own model:





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Summary

This project could revolutionnize our approach to museum and art, by harnessing the power of AI we could infinetely create Art. But behind this project lies a more philosophical question : what can be defined as art ? Could a computer-simulated painting be consiered art ? We think that this project is interesting becvause of it's philosophical implications.

Creating Museums is one only one way to use this technology, applications are endless. For exemple, using live video feed we could forge alternative realities, and have the impresson that we live in a painting. Imagine : what would it be like to live in a Picasso ?