"Amplifying Art Through Tech: A Conversation on AI"
Explore the intersection of art, culture, and technology, and how using emerging tools like AI and decentralized platforms - can build new audiences, unlock creative freedom, and generate sustainable income.
Kwaku Alston's TED-style conversation with La Mer Walker explores the intersection of photography, creativity, and artificial intelligence in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. As AI transforms how images are made, marketed, and monetized, how can photographers, filmmakers, and artists stay inspired - and stay relevant?
This won't be a traditional lecture - it will be a lively dialogue that bridges experiences in art, education, and innovation. It will inspire attendees to see technology not as a threat, but as a powerful creative ally.
TOPICS
Selling your work in blockchain-driven marketplaces
Leveraging AI, photography, and film from hobbyist-level to full-time professional freelance
Using next generation of creative tools to enhance your marketing and presentation
About KWAKU ALSTON
Kwaku is based in LA and New York and has photographed some of the most famous faces of our time — from Oscar and Grammy winners to professional athletes. He has photographed Beyoncé, Brad Pitt, Oprah, President Obama, Dwayne Johnson, LeBron James, Jennifer Lopes, and Betty White. Kwaku Alston's clients include Hollywood studios Disney, Paramount, SONY, MGM, Netflix, ESPN, Hulu, Amazon, and Apple TV Studios.
About LA MER WALKER
La Mer is a veteran creative director, design leader, architect, and Venture Capitalist with experiences spanning digital innovation, advertising, TV/film and a broad array of culture-elevating ventures. He was an early stage global lead at Boston Consulting Group's Digital Ventures where he built the experience and communication design cohorts on over 150 corporate innovation ventures. He currently backs tech innovators at Upfront Ventures in Los Angeles.
Le Mer gives back as an adjunct Professor of Design, Leadership & Professional Practice at the ART CENTER in Los Angeles.
GOAL - Help artists and image-makers understand what's coming and how they can leverage their creative skills within this evolving marketplace.
This talk is designed to empower creatives of all ages and levels to use AI not as a threat, but as a tool - to push their vision forward and generate new opportunities.
"I believe this conversation is vital, especially now, and I'd love the opportunity to share insights and inspire others to engage with these powerful new tools." - Kwaku Alston
Preview of Kwaku Alston's Al/Blockchain Projects
After Party. 5:30 - 7 PM
The goal of this event is to bring the Creative Community and the TECH community together in dialogue.