TESTIMONIALS
Truly honoured to be reimagined through the lens of AI conceptual artist Mia Fendi—recently featured at New York’s iconic Oculus (and in the metaverse), and celebrated as “one of the defining digital artists of our generation.” The personalised, AI-generated art, shaped from my own photography, represents more than aesthetic innovation; it marks a new chapter in the unfolding dialogue between technology and human expression. What moves me most is the deeper message embedded in the images: that in the hands of a thoughtful creator, AI becomes more than a tool: it becomes a mirror. It has the potential to reveal hidden layers of our humanity and invite a deeper introspection about who we are and what we might become…
♾️ From Sotheby’s:
“Golden Reckoning: Nadja Skaljic as the Modern Goddess of Climate Justice” A Gustav Klimt Reverie Reimagined by Mia Fendi
“At the heart of this work stands Nadja Skaljic—serene yet resolute. Her presence radiates the calm assurance of someone who has already brought her visions to life, her gaze hints at new frontiers still forming in her mind. Set within a dreamlike landscape, the piece unfolds with symbols of a rebalanced world. Wind turbines rise like sculptural sentinels of sustainable energy, while a golden sun beams the enduring promise of solar power—eternal, inexhaustible. Rolling green fields evoke a planet in balance: fertile, thriving, and whole. Her cloak—part garment, part cosmos—is adorned with motifs of regeneration, digital currencies, and ecological symbiosis. The details whisper of a new mythology, where technology and nature are no longer at odds but collaborate as co-authors of a luminous future.“
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“Nadja: Eternal Muse of Inner Sovereignty” An Amedeo Modigliani Invocation Reimagined by Mia Fendi
“In this arresting homage, Mia Fendi channels the ghostly elegance of Modigliani through the lens of AI serving as both mirror and muse. The portrait of Nadja Skaljic emerges as a figure both ancient and ultra-modern—elongated, introspective, and imbued with a haunting serenity. True to Modigliani’s legacy, the composition transcends mere likeness. The almond-shaped eyes become portals, enigmatic and ungraspable. They meet the viewer's gaze and also eclipse it, inviting contemplation. Here, ambiguity becomes a form of intimacy. Nadja’s figure is not observed so much as sensed—grace distilled into line and shadow.
Fendi’s reinterpretation gently weaves a new iconography of female autonomy. Nadja is not simply a subject; she is an archetype, a symbol of inner sovereignty in a world rushing toward artificial certainty. Executed with digital finesse yet deeply human in tone, the piece resists the spectacle of hyper-reality. In an era saturated with synthetic perfection, its restraint is refreshing. This work is more than portraiture—it is a meditation.”
More about Mia Fendi’s work:
https://www.miafendi.com
https://lnkd.in/eqRUBFvE
Cc: Refik Anadol + World Economic Forum
Nadja Skaljic,
The esteemed international lawyer
and member of The Club of Rome,
the preeminent systemic‑change think tank
"The Director of the Museum of Herzegovina Mostar, Asim Krhan, expressed his satisfaction with the exhibition, highlighting its significance for both the institution and the city of Mostar. 'I thank the artist for choosing Mostar and our Old Bridge, the old city center, as the motif for this exhibition. This confirms that Mostar, with its Old Town, has been an inspiration in literature, visual arts, and poetry throughout the centuries, and as we see, the future is bright. Mostar holds a significant place even in artificial intelligence and is indispensable. I especially thank you for such an excellent exhibition that will promote both the city and our museum.'"
Asim Krhan, MBA
Director of the Museum of Herzegovina, Mostar
"Mia Fendi's work is a transformative blend of classical inspiration and digital innovation. As one of the '115 Best Digital Artists of Our Generation,' her art resonates deeply, capturing the essence of modern creativity while paying homage to timeless artistic techniques. Her selection for the Day of the Dead Exhibition at Oculus, WTC, is a testament to her ability to evoke profound emotion and cultural connection through digital mediums. We are thrilled to have her as part of this iconic showcase."
Lorraine Ye
Head Curator of HUG
"For the director of the Bosniak Institute, Amina Rizvanbegovic Dzuvic, this exhibition also has educational potential, especially for young people. Through this exhibition and the information about the paintings, they can learn a great deal about world painters in a completely new and more accessible way."
Amina Rizvanbegovic Dzuvic, MA
Director of the Bosniak Institute - Adil Zulfikarpasic Foundation
"The uniqueness of this exhibition, according to art historian and catalog text author Ermin Lagumdžija, lies not only in the visual appeal of the displayed works but also in how it raises intriguing aesthetic questions about the nature of artistic creation. The relevance of the exhibition stems from its ability to inspire reflections on new possibilities for affirming cultural heritage and creative activity in relation to the technological achievements of the 21st century."
Ermin Lagumdzija, MA
Art Historian
"Mia has been an incredibly talented artist in our past exhibitions, and we were always thrilled to showcase her work. Her unique style and creative expression have consistently added great value to our events, and we couldn't be happier to have had her as part of our artistic community. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and celebrating her future achievements."
Gulsum Keskinoglu, gallery owner
New York Exhibition
“I thank the artist for inspiring me and others, for gifting herself and us such a spectacle. I congratulate her for envisioning, persevering, and bringing her idea to fruition, and for supporting the cultural world in the most beautiful way,"
Maja Zmukic, PhD
Associate Professor
“A visionary artist who has seamlessly blended the boundaries between classical art and technology. Mia Fendi’s work is not just a collection of images; it’s a dialogue between epochs, a testament to the enduring power of art.”
Art Historian
UNESCO Exhibition
“Her exhibition in Sarajevo attracted the highest number of visitors since the center opened 23 years ago, a testament to the captivating power of her work.”
Bosniak Institute
Sarajevo exhibition
Dear Ms. Fendi,
Just a quick note to say thank you for the fun and beautiful take on the Great Wave. We are seeing crowds in the galleries of people trying to get a glimpse of Hokusai's print!
All best,
Janice
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Janice Katz, PhD
Roger L. Weston Curator of Japanese Art
Arts of Asia
The Art Institute of Chicago
“Where Brushstrokes Meet Algorithms”
THE ART OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
For most theorists, the phenomenon of art is like the middle member of hierarchy, the best helper on the path to truth, at its core, it is the pleasure and joy of true understanding, and this understanding must continue to develop alongside human progress.
The terms 'modern man' and 'modern society' have been used for centuries because every human advancement is characterised as 'modern'.
It is true that every new era, invention, movement, and technological advancement often invokes fear in the public, fearing the domination of the new over the known. The appearance of photography was seen as the death of painting, which did not happen, so all opinions that art can be replaced are also wrong, as long as humanity exists, it’s spirit, there will be art - therein lies its survival.
However, the human tendency towards development and change shifts the boundaries of his actions in the field of art, as a result, we have the art through the periods of the 21 centuries, with dozens of directions, thousands of followers, and those warmly welcomed. Many individual artists, as well as entire new artistic directions, were condemned and not accepted by critics and the public. One of them was Fauvism, which was subsequently included in world art.
Today, in the 21st century, we live in a world marked by the greatest technological development so far, the use of various applications has become a necessary tool of modern society. The use of information technology has brought changes in various aspects of society, life, and work. Just as in the year 1445, the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg, which primarily served for the multiplication of identical copies of books, led to a kind of revolution that contributed to humanity. This invention started the spread of literacy and accelerated the flow of knowledge and information transfer. Similarly, the development of information technologies experienced an expansion when the internet became publicly accessible as a global network. Therefore, it is entirely expected that in the era of information technologies, we will take a step further.
The step further is the leap of the author of this project, who uses her knowledge and skills, as a lover of art and a creatively curious personality, sees the importance and role of AI in society and directs it towards promoting culture and preserving world artistic heritage in a different way. In dealing with the research of this developmental phenomenon, she comes up with the idea of using tools as a means of achieving a multi-layered goal.
The advantage of art itself is its freedom of expression and flexibility for each individual, and that is precisely its charm, so, M. Fendi, the founder of this project, places the art of great masters at the foundation, in the freedom of her aesthetic choice and the availability of AI, forms a new image of the Art of Artificial Intelligence.
Based on the above, it is necessary to emphasise the importance of such a project in the field of educational sciences, more precisely, the segment of fine arts in every educational system. Such an approach to get acquainted with art through the usage of AI, presented in such a way that it offers also an education as a new way of connecting material should be even introduced into the formal education process. In the importance of artistic education and its contribution within the educational system, the significance of a mutual relationship between traditional and contemporary approaches is clearly highlighted. This is in the sense that the development of intellectual and creative capabilities is made more fruitful through such a correlation. This implies a collective action because education nurtures, not just instructs, and in this constant process, it is essential to keep up with the times. This doesn't diminish the value of art or traditional methods, nor does it place them in a subordinate position. On the contrary, this is just another way to further advocate for the same in the lives of students, to promote it, and to make it accessible to a wider audience.
Given that art is not an exact science and that it's extremely complex to measure the quality of someone's artistic creation, and that it is elusive and difficult to explain, even for those who professionally deal with it their entire lives, the phenomenon of 'Art of Artificial Intelligence' must be viewed through additional, and even new, parameters for analysing artwork. Questions on how to maintain the individuality of free artistic expression can be posed, but not compared to what we have encountered so far, because the 'Art of Artificial Intelligence' is a contemporary and new way of manifesting creative charges, and it will result in exactly what it belongs to, thereby serving modern society and modern man.
As a theorist, scientist, and artist, I want to point out that visual communication follows the development of the human race from cave drawings to modern multimedia content. This project follows that development by offering multi-layered significance, goals, and tasks that support and promote the culture of art of all times in a new and modern way.
Maja Žmukić, PhD, Associate Professor
University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Educational Sciences
Skenderija 72, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina