The Lavazza IncluCity Festival launches its 2025 edition with ``Airtificial Visions,`` an immersive opening night event that showcases six of the most visionary artists working with artificial intelligence. Set in Toronto's cutting-edge Illuminarium, the experience features large-scale AI-generated visual works by six internationally acclaimed creators from Italy, Canada, Germany, US, and beyond. From digital surrealism to Afrofuturist elegance, from mythological dreamscapes to sacred femininity, each artist offers a singular vision of what art can be when technology meets soul. ``Airtificial Visions`` is more than an exhibition—it's a portal. A look into the digital psyche of a new artistic generation. It marks a bold step for ICFF as it bridges cinema, visual culture, and future-facing storytelling.
Viktoria Blank (Italy)
Viktoria Blank is a visual artist known for transforming emotion and social consciousness into bold, thought-provoking imagery. She debuted in Rome in 2023 with a groundbreaking series of “animated paintings,” blending traditional painting, animation, and augmented reality — a pivotal moment in Italy’s generative art movement. Her work explores contemporary surrealism and addresses urgent themes such as violence against women, environmental care, and cultural diversity. Viktoria has become a leading voice in the new wave of digital art, bridging fine art and digital culture with uncompromising vision.
Kelly Boesch (USA)
Kelly Boesch is a leading AI visual innovator who combines two decades of design experience with AI technology to create digital art. With 17 years in graphic design and marketing at IMAX, and a background in abstract painting, she brings a unique artistic vision to her digital work. As a member of top creative partner programs, she continuously pushes the boundaries of AI systems. Kelly emphasizes that AI should augment human creativity, not replace it, viewing it as a tool that democratizes the creative process. She is recognized for developing a new visual language that merges human creativity with machine learning, representing a new form of artistic expression.
Black.AI.Butterfly – Cristina Ardelean (Canada)
Cristina is a media professional and AI artist known for crafting surreal, emotionally resonant narratives through generative technology. Her work explores dreamlike worlds, impossible love stories, and cinematic experiences that challenge perception and stir emotion. Cristina has built a vibrant community around her viral AI music videos and narrative experiments. For her, AI is more than a tool—it’s a creative collaborator that brings the impossible to life.
A.I.C. Video – Ilan Lev (Israel)
Ilan Lev is a visual artist from Israel whose creative roots lie in DJ and rave culture scenes. In 2020, he began experimenting with video editing, and in 2022 he discovered AI-generated art, a medium that felt like a natural extension of his love for rhythm, visuals, and improvisation. Today, His work brings together rhythm, emotion, and surreal visuals, using AI as a tool to explore and .expand his creative freedom.
Panethera – Tatjana Högele (Germany)
Tatjana Högele is a Berlin-based AI artist who explores the infinite possibilities of parallel realities through cinematic storytelling. Her project Panethera envisions worlds shaped by evolving consciousness, freedom, and values – reminding us that anything we imagine already exists somewhere. Using AI as a creative partner, she crafts visual narratives that invite deep reflection on what a truly free world could be. Her work offers gentle, hopeful visions that resonate with those open to new possibilities.
Gerde Got It – James Gerde (USA)
James Gerde is a multifaceted creative professional based in Seattle, known for his work as a filmmaker, videographer, photographer, and graphic designer. His projects are distinguished by an innovative use of AI and emerging technology to craft visually striking, emotionally resonant video content. James has built a strong following on Instagram (@gerdegotit), where his work has attracted over 1.8 million followers and widespread recognition.
