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The Ansel Adams trust says is had nothing to do with AI-colorized version of his photo.

The version of “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico” was exhibited and put up for sale by Danziger Gallery at the Association of International Photography Art Dealers’ Photography Show. The trust demanded the removal of the photo and, in a statement, accused the gallery’s owner, James Danziger, of exploiting the Ansel name to promote his own AI-colorization venture:

The Ansel Adams trust says is had nothing to do with AI-colorized version of his photo.

TL;DR

  • An AI-colorized version of Ansel Adams' "Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico" was exhibited and offered for sale by Danziger Gallery.
  • The Ansel Adams trust demanded the photo's removal.
  • The trust accused gallery owner James Danziger of exploiting Ansel Adams' name to promote his AI-colorization venture.
  • The trust cited ethical and professional judgment failures in Danziger's actions.