18.01.2026 23:20
An unusual protest took place on a university campus in the United States. A student ate an artwork in the gallery to protest against art produced by artificial intelligence. The detained student stated that his action was against AI-assisted art production. The incident has reignited discussions about the role and limits of artificial intelligence in art production.
An unusual protest at an art gallery in the United States has reignited discussions about artificial intelligence and art. A university student began eating an AI-generated artwork displayed on the wall as a form of protest. Following the incident, the student was detained, and the events sparked widespread reactions in the art community and on social media.
An unusual protest at a university campus in the United States has brought discussions about art and artificial intelligence back to the forefront. A student who wanted to protest an AI-generated artwork was detained after eating the piece displayed in the gallery.
RIPPED THE ARTWORK OFF THE WALL AND ATE IT
According to a report by The Sun Star, the incident occurred at the art gallery on the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) campus in Alaska. University student Graham Granger ripped off and ate the artworks created by artificial intelligence that were hung on the wall as part of the exhibition. Witnesses reported that the student carried out the act as a conscious form of protest.
AGAINST AI ART
According to police records, Granger stated in his testimony that he performed the act because he was against AI-generated art. It was noted that the works featured in the exhibition were prepared as part of a project addressing the effects of artificial intelligence on human psychology.
ARRESTED
After the incident, campus security notified the police. The student was detained on charges of "criminal mischief" and was transferred to Fairbanks Correctional Center. Despite the low monetary value of the damage, a legal process was initiated due to the intentional nature of the act.
JAIL TIME AND FINES ON THE AGENDA
Authorities announced that the student could face fines of up to $5,000 and at least 30 days in jail. Granger is expected to appear in court in the coming days.
The incident has reignited discussions in the U.S. public about the role and limits of artificial intelligence in art production. While some social media users defended the act as "freedom of expression," many criticized the protest for damaging the artwork.