Chanel is making a bold investment in the future of art and technology with a pioneering initiative at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Supported by the Chanel’s Culture Fund, the new Chanel Center for Artists and Technology will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital imaging.
This groundbreaking project, the first of its kind at an independent art school, aims to foster innovation by supporting new roles and fellowships for artists, technologists-in-residence, and graduate students. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the center will reshape the way art schools engage with the digital era. Known for nurturing prominent figures in visual arts, film, and music, CalArts has a history of embracing creativity and risk-taking. Chanel’s partnership is one of the largest corporate investments in the school’s history, further solidifying its commitment to the future of art.
The center will host an annual forum dedicated to exploring the evolving relationship between artists and new technologies. This initiative, building on Chanel’s global cultural partnerships, is a testament to the brand’s ongoing dedication to empowering creative agency. With the Chanel Center for Artists and Technology, Chanel and CalArts invite artists to take the lead in shaping the future of art and innovation.
Photography by SCOTT GROLLER